Senior Transportation Security Officer & Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave & holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Houston to lead a team at the airport screening checkpoints. You will supervise daily operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure compliant, secure screening processes across passenger and baggage screening.

This fulltime role involves variable shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with pay ranging from $25 to $50 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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

Supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Houston to lead a team at the airport screening checkpoints. You will supervise daily operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure compliant, secure screening processes across passenger and baggage screening.

This fulltime role involves variable shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with pay ranging from $25 to $50 per hour.