TSA Transportation Security Lead Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Saint Albans (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Saint Albans, MO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS O) to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints and guide a team of officers. The role involves coordinating staffing, ensuring adherence to procedures, and maintaining high security standards on a 24/7 basis.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies may be limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Saint Albans, MO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS O) to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints and guide a team of officers. The role involves coordinating staffing, ensuring adherence to procedures, and maintaining high security standards on a 24/7 basis.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure situations.