Senior TSA Security Supervisor: Lead Screening Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage TSA screening operations at the Central, AZ location.

In this role you will supervise teams, coordinate staffing and coverage, and make security-based decisions following TSA procedures. Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be eligible for TSA employment, with the ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current permanent or eligible TSA employees preferred; 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage TSA screening operations at the Central, AZ location.

In this role you will supervise teams, coordinate staffing and coverage, and make security-based decisions following TSA procedures. Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be eligible for TSA employment, with the ability to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.