Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Silverton, CO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high‑security situations, coordinating staffing and responding to incidents while maintaining security standards.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Silverton, CO is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high‑security situations, coordinating staffing and responding to incidents while maintaining security standards.