Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Transportation Screening

TSA Job Listings; Cibolo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams at the airport level.

The position requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to make quick, sound decisions in routine and high-pressure security situations. Full-time work with variable shifts and potential overtime is expected.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback to staff.
• 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, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in the United States is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams at the airport level.

The position requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to make quick, sound decisions in routine and high-pressure security situations. Full-time work with variable shifts and potential overtime is expected.