Airport Screening Supervisor (Lead TSO)

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Simonton, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing to ensure secure, efficient airport security.

Strong judgment and leadership are essential for handling routine and high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement for specifics on current TSA employees.

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

Team supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Simonton, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing to ensure secure, efficient airport security.

Strong judgment and leadership are essential for handling routine and high-pressure situations.