Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (Airport)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Goldfield, NV is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, and ensure procedures are applied consistently while maintaining security and safety across checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers or Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and monitor performance.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staffing coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Goldfield, NV is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, and ensure procedures are applied consistently while maintaining security and safety across checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents.