Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead Screening Ops

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

Job summary

Bertrand, NE-based Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately.

The role demands strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to guide operations across checkpoints and baggage screening. Applicants must be able to handle varied shifts, weekends, and holidays in a dynamic security environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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

Staff supervision

Shift coordination

Decision making

Job description

Bertrand, NE-based Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately.

The role demands strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to guide operations across checkpoints and baggage screening. Applicants must be able to handle varied shifts, weekends, and holidays in a dynamic security environment.