Senior Transportation Security Officer & Team Lead

TSA Job Listings; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Federal retirement program

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Chandler, AZ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security operations and staff at the airport. The role requires judgment, clear communication and leadership for routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating screening operations, assigning work, and coordinating with stakeholders while supporting a secure and efficient airport environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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 in Chandler, AZ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security operations and staff at the airport. The role requires judgment, clear communication and leadership for routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating screening operations, assigning work, and coordinating with stakeholders while supporting a secure and efficient airport environment.