Senior TSA Supervisor — Transportation Security Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Purcell, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise staff, and coordinate staffing at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents. You may work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as required.

US citizen status and eligibility for a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees may have eligibility considerations; review the vacancy announcement.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Purcell, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise staff, and coordinate staffing at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents. You may work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as required.

US citizen status and eligibility for a security clearance are required.