Senior Transportation Security Lead — Airport Screening

TSA Job Listings; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Giddings, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate staffing while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and fast-moving security situations.

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.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

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 leadership judgment.
• 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 as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Giddings, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate staffing while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and fast-moving security situations.