Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Rotan, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee daily screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires coordination of staffing, decision-making under TSA procedures, and ensuring security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The incumbent will supervise multiple screening checkpoints and collaborate with airport staff, law enforcement, and TSA leadership to maintain secure, efficient

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations, including workload distribution and staff training.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as the security experience; review eligibility as per vacancy.

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 in Rotan, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee daily screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires coordination of staffing, decision-making under TSA procedures, and ensuring security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The incumbent will supervise multiple screening checkpoints and collaborate with airport staff, law enforcement, and TSA leadership to maintain secure, efficient