Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor - Airport Ops

TSA Hiring Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Federal retirement program

Tuition support

Transit subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

TSA Hiring Center in Fort Worth seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at the airport. The role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure situations.

Applicants should have experience supervising security teams, maintaining performance standards, and coordinating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old on application
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period

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

Team supervision

Job description

TSA Hiring Center in Fort Worth seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at the airport. The role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure situations.

Applicants should have experience supervising security teams, maintaining performance standards, and coordinating with stakeholders.