TSA Supervisory Officer — Airport Security Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits program

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs in Lees Summit is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to oversee daily screening operations and supervise multiple TSOs and Leads. The role requires leadership, decisive action, and the ability to coordinate staffing and tolerate varied shifts in a security environment.

The position emphasizes supervising at passenger checkpoints, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and implementing TSA procedures.

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.

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, operational information, 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

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Jobs in Lees Summit is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to oversee daily screening operations and supervise multiple TSOs and Leads. The role requires leadership, decisive action, and the ability to coordinate staffing and tolerate varied shifts in a security environment.

The position emphasizes supervising at passenger checkpoints, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and implementing TSA procedures.