Senior TSA Supervisor — Airport Passenger Security

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Bonne Terre, MO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead airport passenger and baggage screening operations. Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing screening of passengers and baggage, assigning workloads, and coordinating shifts while applying TSA procedures in daily operations.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations
• At least six 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, 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) in Bonne Terre, MO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead airport passenger and baggage screening operations. Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing screening of passengers and baggage, assigning workloads, and coordinating shifts while applying TSA procedures in daily operations.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.