Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Airport Jobs Placement; Elk Horn (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Defiance, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating staffing, and ensuring proper application of security procedures in routine and high‑stress situations.

Applicants should have relevant experience and be able to lead teams across screening checkpoints, with flexibility for varying shifts and possible overtime as announced.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as security experience.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Defiance, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating staffing, and ensuring proper application of security procedures in routine and high‑stress situations.

Applicants should have relevant experience and be able to lead teams across screening checkpoints, with flexibility for varying shifts and possible overtime as announced.