Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Airport Operations Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; Pagosa Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Pagosa Springs, CO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead the screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the airport. Strong leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment are essential to manage daily decisions and respond to security situations.

The role may involve shifts during early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with emphasis on coordinating staffing and ensuring procedures

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Requires at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current or eligible TSA employment status may be required per vacancy announcements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the assigned checkpoint(s).
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• 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 management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Coordination

Incident response

Staff coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Pagosa Springs, CO seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead the screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the airport. Strong leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment are essential to manage daily decisions and respond to security situations.

The role may involve shifts during early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with emphasis on coordinating staffing and ensuring procedures