Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Decatur, TX. The role involves supervising officers across passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and at least six months in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement for specifics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate 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 workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Decatur, TX. The role involves supervising officers across passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and at least six months in a leadership role.