Senior TSA Screening Supervisor — Lead Airport Security

Transportation Security Jobs; Wild Horse (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Wild Horse, CO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure efficient, compliant operations. This role focuses on making security decisions, coordinating staffing, and guiding officers across checkpoints and baggage screening functions.

The STSO position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise daily operations, manage shifts, and respond to security incidents with

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility per the active vacancy announcement and pay-band level.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Provide coaching, instruction, and feedback to staff.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Wild Horse, CO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure efficient, compliant operations. This role focuses on making security decisions, coordinating staffing, and guiding officers across checkpoints and baggage screening functions.

The STSO position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise daily operations, manage shifts, and respond to security incidents with