Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Airport Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sheridan seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff. The role requires coordinating staffing, guiding operations, and making security-based decisions under pressure.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience and six months in a leadership role, with eligibility aligned to the TSA vacancy. Fulltime with varying shifts and potential overtime are typical.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility and pay-band requirements per 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Sheridan seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff. The role requires coordinating staffing, guiding operations, and making security-based decisions under pressure.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience and six months in a leadership role, with eligibility aligned to the TSA vacancy. Fulltime with varying shifts and potential overtime are typical.