Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Florissant, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and high-stress security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed accurately.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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, instruction, 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, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Florissant, MO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and high-stress security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed accurately.