Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Independence, MO to lead screening operations and oversee multiple checkpoints. This role requires supervising STSOs and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Applicants typically have related experience and may be current TSA employees.

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible 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, 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

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Independence, MO to lead screening operations and oversee multiple checkpoints. This role requires supervising STSOs and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Applicants typically have related experience and may be current TSA employees.