Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Helena, MO, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role involves leading teams at screening checkpoints, coordinating staffing, and guiding security procedures for efficient operations.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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 and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Helena, MO, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role involves leading teams at screening checkpoints, coordinating staffing, and guiding security procedures for efficient operations.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.