Senior Transportation Security Supervisor: Lead Screening

TSA Careers Center; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Avon, Colorado. This leadership role oversees screening teams, coordinates staffing, and ensures consistent application of security procedures at the airport checkpoint.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, assigning work, monitoring performance, coordinating with airport partners, and guiding operations during routine shifts and emergencies. U.S.

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.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Most vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; check the announcment eligibility section.

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, operational information, observation, and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations
• May be required to work varied shifts and overtime as needed

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Avon, Colorado. This leadership role oversees screening teams, coordinates staffing, and ensures consistent application of security procedures at the airport checkpoint.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, assigning work, monitoring performance, coordinating with airport partners, and guiding operations during routine shifts and emergencies. U.S.