Senior TSA Security Supervisor - Screen Ops Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Long Key, FL. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing and coverage across shifts and checkpoints.

The role requires leadership, judgment, and the ability to respond to security incidents or operational disruptions with TSA procedures. Full-time appointment with varied shifts, overtime, and federal scheduling considerations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer preferred; must meet the pay-band level.
• 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 seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Long Key, FL. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing and coverage across shifts and checkpoints.

The role requires leadership, judgment, and the ability to respond to security incidents or operational disruptions with TSA procedures. Full-time appointment with varied shifts, overtime, and federal scheduling considerations.