Airport Security Supervisor: Lead TSOs & Operations

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Austin is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise Officers and Lead Officers, and ensure smooth checkpoint performance.

The role involves assigning work, coordinating rotations, making security decisions, and coordinating with stakeholders to maintain high security standards. It also requires evaluating performance and guiding staff through coaching and feedback.

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, 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

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Austin is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise Officers and Lead Officers, and ensure smooth checkpoint performance.

The role involves assigning work, coordinating rotations, making security decisions, and coordinating with stakeholders to maintain high security standards. It also requires evaluating performance and guiding staff through coaching and feedback.