Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Airport Security Hiring; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Catalina, AZ seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations at airport checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, and ensure security procedures are followed.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies, with shifts that may include early

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Catalina, AZ seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations at airport checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, and ensure security procedures are followed.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies, with shifts that may include early