Transportation Security Supervisor — STSO Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Federal retirement program

Tuition support

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Kennett, Missouri, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, assign workloads, and ensure procedures are followed. This full-time role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents in fast-moving security situations.

Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience leading teams and distributing workloads.

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 judgment
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing

Skills

Supervision

Staffing

Operations

Decision-making

Coaching

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Kennett, Missouri, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, assign workloads, and ensure procedures are followed. This full-time role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents in fast-moving security situations.

Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime.