Senior TSA Lead — Security Operations (Sonoita, AZ)

Transportation Security Jobs; Sonoita (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Federal retirement plan (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at Sonoita, AZ. You will supervise TSOs, coordinate shifts, and ensure security procedures are followed in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires leadership experience, the ability to manage performance, and readiness to respond to incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor; ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staff rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when needed.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Team coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at Sonoita, AZ. You will supervise TSOs, coordinate shifts, and ensure security procedures are followed in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires leadership experience, the ability to manage performance, and readiness to respond to incidents and emergencies.