Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Freeport (TX); 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 to lead screening operations at the assigned airport in Freeport, FL. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions in accordance with TSA procedures.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine operations and respond to

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as the specialized security experience. Some vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the assigned airport in Freeport, FL. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions in accordance with TSA procedures.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine operations and respond to