Senior Transportation Security Lead – Airport Screening

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Laredo, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers, coordinating staffing and daily decisions at one or more checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and monitor performance to ensure security procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate sound judgment and clear communication.
• Leadership experience supervising security teams is required.
• Experience coordinating staffing and operations in security contexts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing.

Skills

Supervision

Team leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Laredo, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers, coordinating staffing and daily decisions at one or more checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and monitor performance to ensure security procedures are followed.