Senior Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Texas; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Bailey, TX. This role leads Transportation Security Officers, coordinates screening operations, and ensures security procedures are followed.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations, plus six months in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees or eligibility may be required; review vacancy details.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Operational planning

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Bailey, TX. This role leads Transportation Security Officers, coordinates screening operations, and ensures security procedures are followed.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations, plus six months in a leadership role.