Airport TSA Supervisor: Lead Security Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, invites qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities at Aurora, CO. The role focuses on supervising officers and leading screening operations, ensuring adherence to procedures and timely responses to incidents.

Ideal candidates will have prior leadership experience in security operations, strong communication, and the ability to manage shift staffing and performance coaching.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should 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, information, observation, and 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 emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, invites qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities at Aurora, CO. The role focuses on supervising officers and leading screening operations, ensuring adherence to procedures and timely responses to incidents.

Ideal candidates will have prior leadership experience in security operations, strong communication, and the ability to manage shift staffing and performance coaching.