Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead & Ops

TSA Hiring Center; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities at Port Allen. STSOs oversee TSA screening operations, lead staff, and ensure efficient, secure execution of procedures across checkpoints and related activities at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations, with potential shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and

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.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities at Port Allen. STSOs oversee TSA screening operations, lead staff, and ensure efficient, secure execution of procedures across checkpoints and related activities at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations, with potential shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and