Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Screening Ops & Leadership

TSA Careers Center; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Brookshire, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff. The role requires judgment and clear communication to manage routine operations and security incidents effectively.

You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed across passenger and baggage screening, with interactions from airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor for 6+ months.
• Must review eligibility section of the active TSA vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Decision making

Incident response

Coaching & development

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Brookshire, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff. The role requires judgment and clear communication to manage routine operations and security incidents effectively.

You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed across passenger and baggage screening, with interactions from airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.