Senior Transportation Security Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Houston (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a supervisory role focused on leading Transportation Security Officers and improving screening operations at the Houston, MS location.

The position requires experience in security operations leadership, staff supervision, and the ability to coordinate with airport stakeholders and law enforcement. A strong track record of performance coaching and operational decision-making is essential.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Leadership

Team coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a supervisory role focused on leading Transportation Security Officers and improving screening operations at the Houston, MS location.

The position requires experience in security operations leadership, staff supervision, and the ability to coordinate with airport stakeholders and law enforcement. A strong track record of performance coaching and operational decision-making is essential.