Airport Security Supervisor & Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, invites qualified applicants for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities at Taylorsville, UT.

STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and oversee screening operations at checkpoints and baggage handling, ensuring procedures are applied consistently.

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.
• Citizenship and background requirements as specified by the vacancy announcement.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Respond to security incidents, 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, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, invites qualified applicants for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities at Taylorsville, UT.

STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and oversee screening operations at checkpoints and baggage handling, ensuring procedures are applied consistently.