TSA Security Operations Lead — Supervisory

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, based at Pinedale, AZ, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead one or more screening teams at assigned checkpoints.

This full-time position requires sound judgment and strong communication to manage staffing, make TSA-based decisions, and coordinate security procedures across shifts and incidents. Pay ranges from $25 to $50 per hour with federal benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.

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

The Transportation Security Administration, based at Pinedale, AZ, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead one or more screening teams at assigned checkpoints.

This full-time position requires sound judgment and strong communication to manage staffing, make TSA-based decisions, and coordinate security procedures across shifts and incidents. Pay ranges from $25 to $50 per hour with federal benefits.