Senior Transportation Security Supervisor: Lead & Optimize Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Smithfield, Utah. As an STSO, you will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, manage daily screening operations, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to security incidents across rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Applicant generally needs supervisory experience and the ability to lead teams in a security setting.
• Experience distributing workloads, training staff, and maintaining records is valued.
• Leadership experience may come from prior TSA roles or similar supervisory positions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Decision making

Clear communication

Security operations understanding

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Smithfield, Utah. As an STSO, you will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, manage daily screening operations, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to security incidents across rotating shifts.