Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Priddy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Priddy, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of TSOs. The role involves coordinating shifts, ensuring performance standards, and making security-based decisions following TSA procedures.

The position requires coordinating with airport stakeholders and leadership, and may involve varying shifts, overtime, and weekend work to support 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation and obtain security clearance.
• Carefully review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Priddy, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of TSOs. The role involves coordinating shifts, ensuring performance standards, and making security-based decisions following TSA procedures.

The position requires coordinating with airport stakeholders and leadership, and may involve varying shifts, overtime, and weekend work to support 24/7 operations.