Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program (Thrift Savings)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Kersey, CO seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate operations at the airport. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and ensuring consistent security procedures across checkpoints.

Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience, be able to manage shifts, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead TSO.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law‑enforcement, and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Kersey, CO seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate operations at the airport. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and ensuring consistent security procedures across checkpoints.

Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience, be able to manage shifts, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.