Senior TSA Supervisor: Transportation Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Laredo seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening teams and oversee checkpoint operations. You will assign work, monitor coverage, and ensure adherence to TSA protocols while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and high-stress situations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Laredo seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening teams and oversee checkpoint operations. You will assign work, monitor coverage, and ensure adherence to TSA protocols while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and high-stress situations.