Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Lead & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Gilbert, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS) to lead and coordinate screening operations across multiple checkpoints and teams.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Expect varied shifts and potential overtime as dictated by the vacancy.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or U.S. national required
• Background investigation and security clearance required
• Experience supervising transportation-security operations (TSO/Lead TSO)
• May require current TSA employee status or eligibility

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, rotate staff and manage coverage
• Make security-based decisions per TSA procedures using operational information
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions and emergencies
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Gilbert, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS) to lead and coordinate screening operations across multiple checkpoints and teams.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Expect varied shifts and potential overtime as dictated by the vacancy.