Airport Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Chatfield, TX seeks a full-time Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff across passenger and baggage screening. You will assign work, ensure coverage, coach employees, and address routine workplace concerns while coordinating with airport partners and TSA leadership as needed.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and a minimum six months in a

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible 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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Security operations

Staff coordination

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Chatfield, TX seeks a full-time Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff across passenger and baggage screening. You will assign work, ensure coverage, coach employees, and address routine workplace concerns while coordinating with airport partners and TSA leadership as needed.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and a minimum six months in a