Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Career Resource; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Tempe is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport. The role involves supervising TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are applied consistently.

Applicants should have progressive leadership experience in security operations and be prepared for varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Vacancies may be limited to current permanent or eligible 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.

Skills

Supervise Transportation Security Offi

Coordinate staffing

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Tempe is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport. The role involves supervising TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are applied consistently.

Applicants should have progressive leadership experience in security operations and be prepared for varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed.