Senior Airport Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Elk Mountain (WY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Elk Mountain, WY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

As a supervisor, you may oversee one or more screening checkpoints, checked-baggage operations, or other transportation-security activities at the assigned airport.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Applicants should review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement for TSA employment requirements.

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

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Elk Mountain, WY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

As a supervisor, you may oversee one or more screening checkpoints, checked-baggage operations, or other transportation-security activities at the assigned airport.