Senior TSA Screening Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Alta, Utah is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead frontline screening operations and coordinate staff across shifts. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and safety standards.

Shift requirements may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, or holidays per official vacancy; strong communication and incident-response skills are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations.
• At least six months in a work leader or supervisor role, with staff training and workload distribution.

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 professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine 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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Alta, Utah is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead frontline screening operations and coordinate staff across shifts. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and safety standards.

Shift requirements may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, or holidays per official vacancy; strong communication and incident-response skills are essential.