Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Missouri; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in New Madrid, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. This role leads Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are carried out accurately under routine and emergency conditions.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations and six months as a work leader.

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 permanent or eligible TSA employee status may be required.

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, 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

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in New Madrid, MO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. This role leads Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are carried out accurately under routine and emergency conditions.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations and six months as a work leader.