Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – TSA Operations

TSA Job Listings; Echo (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Echo, UT is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage security operations at the airport, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing and coverage. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and clear communication to ensure accurate TSA procedures and safe airport operations.

The position may involve variable shifts, overtime, and coordination with stakeholders to maintain security across screening checkpoints and

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Echo, UT is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage security operations at the airport, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing and coverage. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and clear communication to ensure accurate TSA procedures and safe airport operations.

The position may involve variable shifts, overtime, and coordination with stakeholders to maintain security across screening checkpoints and