Senior TSA Supervisor – Lead Airport Security Ops

TSA Job Listings; Rich Hill (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (Retirement)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Rich Hill, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and baggage operations. The role requires strong leadership, judgment, and the ability to respond to security incidents.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience, meet citizenship and background requirements, and be prepared for varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period
• Must remain available for duty during certain emergencies because this may be designated an Emergency Essential position

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

Decision making

Communication

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Rich Hill, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and baggage operations. The role requires strong leadership, judgment, and the ability to respond to security incidents.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience, meet citizenship and background requirements, and be prepared for varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and