Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Crawford, TX seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and ensure consistent security procedures.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing and coverage. This role requires sound judgment and strong leadership in 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 meet pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the active announcement.

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 in Crawford, TX seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and ensure consistent security procedures.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing and coverage. This role requires sound judgment and strong leadership in routine and high-pressure situations.