Senior TSA Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Lake Jackson, TX is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) candidates to oversee daily passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are followed consistently.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with potential

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have 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

Communication

Judgment

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Lake Jackson, TX is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) candidates to oversee daily passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are followed consistently.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with potential