Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Lead & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Allendale, MO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to manage screening operations and lead a team. The role involves overseeing security procedures, coordinating staffing, and ensuring timely and compliant operations at the airport.

The position requires leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication, with the possibility of various shifts including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends,

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.

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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Education

Experience required

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Allendale, MO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to manage screening operations and lead a team. The role involves overseeing security procedures, coordinating staffing, and ensuring timely and compliant operations at the airport.

The position requires leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication, with the possibility of various shifts including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends,