Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Lead Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Swink, OK is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams across multiple checkpoints. The role emphasizes staff supervision, coordination of rotations, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures while maintaining safety and efficiency during all shifts.

The position requires solid leadership, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility and vacancy specifics for current TSA rules.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Swink, OK is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams across multiple checkpoints. The role emphasizes staff supervision, coordination of rotations, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures while maintaining safety and efficiency during all shifts.

The position requires solid leadership, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively during routine operations and security incidents.