Senior TSA Security Supervisor (Lead TSO)

TSA Careers Center; Utah; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Fort Duchesne, UT is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security screening teams and manage daily operations at the airport. The role requires supervising multiple officers, coordinating schedules, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures to protect passengers and cargo.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a leadership role, with the ability to respond to incidents and

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Fort Duchesne, UT is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security screening teams and manage daily operations at the airport. The role requires supervising multiple officers, coordinating schedules, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures to protect passengers and cargo.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a leadership role, with the ability to respond to incidents and