Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Valles Mines, MO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations on-site and manage staffing at the airport environment. This full-time role emphasizes decision-making under pressure, adherence to TSA procedures, and consistent security execution.

Applicants should bring at least one year of supervisory security experience and be prepared for varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a supervisor or work leader is expected.

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 Valles Mines, MO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations on-site and manage staffing at the airport environment. This full-time role emphasizes decision-making under pressure, adherence to TSA procedures, and consistent security execution.

Applicants should bring at least one year of supervisory security experience and be prepared for varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.