Airport Security Ops Supervisor — Lead & Manage TSOs

TSA Job Listings; Hesperus (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hesperus, Colorado seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

This full-time on-site role requires leadership during routine and fast-moving security incidents, willingness to work varied shifts, and the ability to coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current permanent or eligible TSA employees may have priority in vacancies.

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 and professional 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, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Sound judgment

Leadership

Clear communication

Team leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Hesperus, Colorado seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

This full-time on-site role requires leadership during routine and fast-moving security incidents, willingness to work varied shifts, and the ability to coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA