Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at Alvarado, TX. This leadership role supervises TSA officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are applied accurately and consistently.

Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays; overtime is possible.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance.
• Strong communication and judgment to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

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.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at Alvarado, TX. This leadership role supervises TSA officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are applied accurately and consistently.

Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays; overtime is possible.