Senior Transportation Security Officer & Team Leader

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Campbell, TX seeks an STSO to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure compliant, secure passenger and baggage screening. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, train staff, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

Availability for varied shifts, overtime, and holidays is common; federal benefits apply.

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible 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 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

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Campbell, TX seeks an STSO to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and ensure compliant, secure passenger and baggage screening. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, train staff, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

Availability for varied shifts, overtime, and holidays is common; federal benefits apply.