Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (TSO) – Houston

TSA Job Resource; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Houston to lead a team behind airport screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed during routine and high‑stress situations.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to make security‑based decisions, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

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.

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

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Houston to lead a team behind airport screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed during routine and high‑stress situations.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to make security‑based decisions, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.