Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Preston, MO is seeking qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and oversee screening operations to ensure security procedures are followed.

Candidates should have experience supervising security teams, making fast, critical decisions, and communicating clearly with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security operations and teams.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

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 Preston, MO is seeking qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and oversee screening operations to ensure security procedures are followed.

Candidates should have experience supervising security teams, making fast, critical decisions, and communicating clearly with airport stakeholders.