Senior Transportation Security Leader — Screenings & Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Kemah (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

FSAs

EAP

Career development

Tuition support

Transit subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Kemah, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure efficient passenger and cargo screening operations at the airport facility. The role requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience within TSA environments, the ability to manage workloads, train staff, and coordinate shifts, with a strong commitment to safety and federal regulations.

Applicants must be U.S.

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 be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable 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 remain available for duty during certain emergencies because this may be designated 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 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

Decision making

Coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Kemah, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure efficient passenger and cargo screening operations at the airport facility. The role requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience within TSA environments, the ability to manage workloads, train staff, and coordinate shifts, with a strong commitment to safety and federal regulations.

Applicants must be U.S.