Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Covington (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Covington, TX, is seeking a supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations, manage teams, and coordinate staffing across shifts. Candidates should have strong leadership, decision-making, and incident-response skills suitable for federal security roles.

Responsibilities include evaluations, coaching, and collaboration with airport partners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Review eligibility and ensure compliance with vacancy announcements.

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Covington, TX, is seeking a supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations, manage teams, and coordinate staffing across shifts. Candidates should have strong leadership, decision-making, and incident-response skills suitable for federal security roles.

Responsibilities include evaluations, coaching, and collaboration with airport partners.