Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (TSA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Frisco, CO seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead teams across multiple checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in fast-moving security situations.

Applicants typically have prior supervision experience in TSA environments and must meet eligibility requirements for permanent or eligible temporary TSA employment.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the active vacancy before applying.

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

Supervision

Team leadership

Decision making

Communication

Operations management

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Frisco, CO seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead teams across multiple checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in fast-moving security situations.

Applicants typically have prior supervision experience in TSA environments and must meet eligibility requirements for permanent or eligible temporary TSA employment.