Senior Transportation Security Leader

TSA Careers Center; Franktown (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Franktown, CO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and oversee daily operations at the airport.

You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, make security decisions, and liaise with airport stakeholders. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and emergency situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader or supervisor to distribute workloads and train staff.
• Often limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility before applying.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, 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, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Franktown, CO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and oversee daily operations at the airport.

You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, make security decisions, and liaise with airport stakeholders. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and emergency situations.