Senior Transportation Security Officer & Ops Leader

TSA Careers Center; Schwertner (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, based in Schwertner, TX, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate daily security operations at the airport.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise Officers and Lead Officers across passenger and baggage screening, while adapting to varying shifts and federal holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have supervisory/lead experience and ability to distribute workloads and coach staff.
• Citizenship and background requirements per federal guidelines; ability to obtain security clearance.

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 judgment
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Clear communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, based in Schwertner, TX, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate daily security operations at the airport.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise Officers and Lead Officers across passenger and baggage screening, while adapting to varying shifts and federal holiday coverage.