Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Basalt, CO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead TSA staff and coordinate screening operations at the assigned airport. The role oversees officers and lead officers, assigns shifts, and ensures adherence to security procedures.

Strong judgment and clear communication are essential for routine and high‑stress situations. Applicants typically need at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations

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
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement and follow TSA guidelines

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 (TSA) in Basalt, CO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead TSA staff and coordinate screening operations at the assigned airport. The role oversees officers and lead officers, assigns shifts, and ensures adherence to security procedures.

Strong judgment and clear communication are essential for routine and high‑stress situations. Applicants typically need at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations