Airport Security Operations Supervisor — Lead TSOs

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Simonton, TX, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead frontline screening teams. You will supervise Officers, manage shifts, coordinate with airport partners, and respond to incidents while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

Eligibility includes at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and completion of the required background checks.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance.

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, Department of Homeland Security, located in Simonton, TX, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead frontline screening teams. You will supervise Officers, manage shifts, coordinate with airport partners, and respond to incidents while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

Eligibility includes at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and completion of the required background checks.