Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Airport Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Fredericksburg, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage frontline teams. The role involves scheduling, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures during routine and security incidents.

The position requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to respond quickly to changing situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national and eligible for the vacancy requirements.

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff supervision

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Fredericksburg, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage frontline teams. The role involves scheduling, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures during routine and security incidents.

The position requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to respond quickly to changing situations.