Senior Transportation Security Officer — Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Texas; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Flexible spending

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in McGregor, TX, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and leadership in routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants should have proven supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and be prepared for varying shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime as

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.
• Review eligibility section of the active TSA vacancy announcement.

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, 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, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in McGregor, TX, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and leadership in routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants should have proven supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and be prepared for varying shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime as