Senior TSA Security Supervisor – Lead & Ops Oversight

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Farber, MO seeks a supervisory role overseeing Transportation Security Officers and coordinating screening operations. You will assign workloads, review performance, and coordinate with airport personnel to maintain security and efficiency.

Applicants should have documented leadership in security settings, plus experience guiding teams, implementing procedures, and reporting on incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations.
• Experience related to supervising Transportation Security Officers.
• Must meet pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• At least six months as a work leader or supervisor distributing workloads and training.
• Leadership experience may coincide with specialized security experience; review eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Operations management

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Farber, MO seeks a supervisory role overseeing Transportation Security Officers and coordinating screening operations. You will assign workloads, review performance, and coordinate with airport personnel to maintain security and efficiency.

Applicants should have documented leadership in security settings, plus experience guiding teams, implementing procedures, and reporting on incidents.