Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (STS)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Columbia, Missouri seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide a team of officers at the airport checkpoint.

You will assign work, coordinate staffing, conduct performance reviews, and respond to security incidents while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and federal policies. The role requires strong judgment and effective communication in fast-changing security situations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations
• At least 6 months of experience as a work 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 employee rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee/workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Columbia, Missouri seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide a team of officers at the airport checkpoint.

You will assign work, coordinate staffing, conduct performance reviews, and respond to security incidents while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and federal policies. The role requires strong judgment and effective communication in fast-changing security situations.