Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Diamond (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Diamond, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints, ensuring procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Diamond, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints, ensuring procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.