Senior TSA Security Supervisor - Airport Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Maricopa, AZ is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing and coverage at one or more checkpoints.

You will make security-based decisions, supervise performance, prepare briefings, and collaborate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership. This full-time role requires flexible shifts and a strong commitment to safety and mission integrity.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor with workload distribution and staff training.

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 and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision-making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Maricopa, AZ is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing and coverage at one or more checkpoints.

You will make security-based decisions, supervise performance, prepare briefings, and collaborate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership. This full-time role requires flexible shifts and a strong commitment to safety and mission integrity.