Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (Lead Ops)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Cape Fair, MO. The role focuses on directing screening teams, managing daily operations, and ensuring consistent security procedures at checkpoints and related screening activities.

Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation security and a minimum six months as a team leader.

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.
• Current or eligible TSA employees may have special eligibility considerations.

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

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Cape Fair, MO. The role focuses on directing screening teams, managing daily operations, and ensuring consistent security procedures at checkpoints and related screening activities.

Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation security and a minimum six months as a team leader.