Senior TSA Security Supervisor: Airport Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in San Elizario, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers across multiple checkpoints. The role emphasizes decision making, coordination, and ensuring consistent security procedures.

The position requires evaluating performance, handling overtime or varied shifts, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility and pay-band requirements per vacancy announcement.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in San Elizario, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers across multiple checkpoints. The role emphasizes decision making, coordination, and ensuring consistent security procedures.

The position requires evaluating performance, handling overtime or varied shifts, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.