Senior Transportation Security Officer — Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a dedicated Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a screening team at Marathon, TX. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSO staff, coordinate staffing, and enforce TSA procedures to ensure consistent, secure operations across screening checkpoints.

The role calls for strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to routine and high-pressure security situations, including coordinating

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must meet pay-band level and eligibility requirements per the 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership as needed.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a dedicated Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a screening team at Marathon, TX. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSO staff, coordinate staffing, and enforce TSA procedures to ensure consistent, secure operations across screening checkpoints.

The role calls for strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to routine and high-pressure security situations, including coordinating