Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Full-Time

Transportation Security Jobs; Cost (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cost, TX is seeking an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team across screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and make critical security-based decisions while ensuring procedures are followed consistently and safely.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security 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.
• Review eligibility requirements and vacancy announcements for TSA postings.

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 judgment.
• 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 and TSA leadership when required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Staff coordination

Clear communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Cost, TX is seeking an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team across screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and make critical security-based decisions while ensuring procedures are followed consistently and safely.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.