Senior Airport Security Supervisor (TSO Lead)

TSA Careers Center; San Luis (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in San Luis, CO seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensure accurate application of TSA procedures.

This full-time, hourly position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing and respond to security incidents, with shifts including mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in San Luis, CO seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensure accurate application of TSA procedures.

This full-time, hourly position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing and respond to security incidents, with shifts including mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed.