Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Operations

TSA Job Listings; Chilhowee (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

Federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (TSA) in Chilhowee, MO seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate operations across checkpoints. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign workloads, and make security-based decisions.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (TSA) in Chilhowee, MO seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate operations across checkpoints. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign workloads, and make security-based decisions.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents.