Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations and supervise a team of Officers at Plainview, TX. The role emphasizes leadership, decision making, and coordination across shifts to maintain security and efficiency.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening activities, assign workloads, and provide coaching to staff while coordinating with airport partners and TSA leadership as required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months leading a team or supervising others.
• Review eligibility details in the active vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers.
• Oversee screening operations for passengers, baggage, or cargo.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staffing rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to staff.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Prepare briefings, incident reports, and management communications.
• Address routine workplace concerns and approve leave.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations and supervise a team of Officers at Plainview, TX. The role emphasizes leadership, decision making, and coordination across shifts to maintain security and efficiency.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening activities, assign workloads, and provide coaching to staff while coordinating with airport partners and TSA leadership as required.