Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Operations Leader

TSA Job Listings; Salem (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Salem, UT, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams and oversee screening operations. The incumbent will assign workloads, monitor performance, and coordinate coverage to ensure efficient and secure checkpoint operations.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in security operations and a track record of coaching staff, while adapting to varying shifts and potential overtime. A federal benefits package applies.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of leadership experience.
• Eligibility often limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 and available information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory skills

Security operations knowledge

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Salem, UT, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams and oversee screening operations. The incumbent will assign workloads, monitor performance, and coordinate coverage to ensure efficient and secure checkpoint operations.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in security operations and a track record of coaching staff, while adapting to varying shifts and potential overtime. A federal benefits package applies.