Austin Transportation Security Lead — People & Ops Manager

Transportation Security Jobs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in the United States is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at Austin, TX. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures during routine and incident conditions.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, respond to security incidents, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transportation-security operations or related screening teams.
• Experience distributing workloads, training staff, maintaining records, and addressing workplace concerns.

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

Clear communication

Supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in the United States is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at Austin, TX. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures during routine and incident conditions.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, respond to security incidents, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.