Airport Security Supervisor — Lead TSA Officers & Operations

TSA Careers Center; Troy (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Troy, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead front-line security staff and oversee screening operations at the airport. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience and six months of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience demonstrating knowledge and judgment to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor, showing ability to distribute workloads and train staff.
• Review eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement for current TSA employee status requirements.

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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Troy, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead front-line security staff and oversee screening operations at the airport. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience and six months of leadership experience.