Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Bedford, IA. The role oversees passenger and baggage screening operations and leads a team of Officers at the assigned airport, ensuring security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience, strong judgment, and clear communication. Shifts may include mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime per vacancy specifics.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• 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 Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) in Bedford, IA. The role oversees passenger and baggage screening operations and leads a team of Officers at the assigned airport, ensuring security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience, strong judgment, and clear communication. Shifts may include mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime per vacancy specifics.