Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Park Hills (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Park Hills, MO, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and manage screening operations at the assigned airport. Supervisors oversee officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to security procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating shifts, making security-based decisions, and preparing briefs and incident reports.

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.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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

Leadership

Staffing coordination

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Park Hills, MO, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and manage screening operations at the assigned airport. Supervisors oversee officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to security procedures with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating shifts, making security-based decisions, and preparing briefs and incident reports.