Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position at McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) within the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, focuses on mitigating threats to civil aviation and other transportation modes while supervising screening operations.

You will assign work, manage staff, and develop policies, with duties including pre-board screening, checkpoint oversight, and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Secret security clearance.
• Open under Fed Internal Search.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-board security screening of persons and their carry-on and checked baggage.
• Oversee screening checkpoint operations and manage staff and scheduling.
• Assist in development and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
• Prepare communications and incident reports for law enforcement and leadership.
• Perform supervisory/managerial duties as first-line supervisor for the airport.

Job description

Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

• Hiring Agency: Transportation Security Administration
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. Make an impact; join DHS.

Key Responsibilities

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes.

You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology.

In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.

Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel. Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.

Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors. Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.

Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed. Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors. Supervisory/Managerial: duties include serving as a first line supervisor for the organization.

This includes, but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization; supervising employees performing special program work; and serving as the supervisor-in-charge of an assigned airport or other transportation terminal.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.