Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; St. Mary (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Saint Mary, Missouri, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at the airport. The role requires supervision experience and the ability to manage multiple checkpoints, coordinate coverage, and make security-based decisions per TSA procedures.

Applicants should be prepared for varied shifts, and a strong emphasis on performance coaching and incident documentation.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor recommended.
• Ability to supervise multiple screening checkpoints when assigned.

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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Saint Mary, Missouri, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at the airport. The role requires supervision experience and the ability to manage multiple checkpoints, coordinate coverage, and make security-based decisions per TSA procedures.

Applicants should be prepared for varied shifts, and a strong emphasis on performance coaching and incident documentation.