Security Operations Lead — Transportation Screening

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Linden, TX, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team across multiple checkpoints and security activities.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Local shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Requires at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• US citizen or US national; must complete background investigation; must obtain and maintain security clearance; must pass drug screening.

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

Supervision

Communication

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Linden, TX, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team across multiple checkpoints and security activities.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Local shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.