Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Texas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits including health and

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (401k)

Uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Transportation subsidies

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Montague, TX is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations across multiple checkpoints. You will supervise teams, allocate staffing, and make security-driven decisions in fast-moving environments.

Ideal candidates have experience supervising security teams, with strong judgment, communication, and the ability to adapt to varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national with ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Montague, TX is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations across multiple checkpoints. You will supervise teams, allocate staffing, and make security-driven decisions in fast-moving environments.

Ideal candidates have experience supervising security teams, with strong judgment, communication, and the ability to adapt to varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.