Senior Transportation Security Officer: Lead & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Van Vleck, TX. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, manage staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

The position demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

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.
• Careful review of eligibility in the active vacancy announcement; many vacancies are limited to TSA employees.

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, operational information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• 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

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified candidates for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Van Vleck, TX. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, manage staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

The position demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.