TSA Supervisory Officer — Transportation Security Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at an assigned airport to lead screening operations and ensure security procedures are followed with professional judgment.

The role requires coordination with airport stakeholders, supervision of officers, and the ability to respond to incidents and manage staffing efficiently.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience typically as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and meeting pay-band level.
• 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, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at an assigned airport to lead screening operations and ensure security procedures are followed with professional judgment.

The role requires coordination with airport stakeholders, supervision of officers, and the ability to respond to incidents and manage staffing efficiently.