Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Airport Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Riverton seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Eligible candidates typically have at least one year of supervisory security experience and must meet the pay-band level SV-F.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer preferred.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active 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, 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, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Staffing

Decision-making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Riverton seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Eligible candidates typically have at least one year of supervisory security experience and must meet the pay-band level SV-F.