TSA Supervisory Officer — Lead Security Operations

TSA Careers Center; Naylor (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Naylor, MO, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate operations at the airport. This role requires sound judgment and clear communication to manage routine and security-critical situations.

The STSO will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate coverage, while maintaining TSA

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Naylor, MO, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate operations at the airport. This role requires sound judgment and clear communication to manage routine and security-critical situations.

The STSO will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and coordinate coverage, while maintaining TSA