Lead Transportation Security Officer — Drive Airport Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program and Thrift

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Brenham, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage the daily security operations and lead teams tasked with screening passengers and baggage. You will oversee staffing, coordinate coverage, and make critical decisions to ensure safety and compliance across checkpoints.

The role requires leadership experience, ability to supervise multiple personnel, and readiness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old when applying.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and meet testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period.
• Must be available for duty during emergencies as an Emergency Essential position.

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 operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Brenham, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage the daily security operations and lead teams tasked with screening passengers and baggage. You will oversee staffing, coordinate coverage, and make critical decisions to ensure safety and compliance across checkpoints.

The role requires leadership experience, ability to supervise multiple personnel, and readiness to work varied shifts.