Senior TSA Security Supervisor – Airport Operations

TSA Careers Center; Knox City (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Knox City, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee officers and ensure adherence to TSA procedures at the assigned checkpoint.

The role requires sound judgment and strong leadership to manage routine and fast-moving security situations, with full-time work and varying shifts, including nights, weekends, or overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor is typically required.
• Review of eligibility sections in the vacancy announcement is advised.

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 professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Knox City, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee officers and ensure adherence to TSA procedures at the assigned checkpoint.

The role requires sound judgment and strong leadership to manage routine and fast-moving security situations, with full-time work and varying shifts, including nights, weekends, or overtime as needed.