Transportation Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Talpa, TX. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and guiding security operations to ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Responsibilities include handling incidents, preparing reports, and communicating with TSA leadership and airport stakeholders to optimize screening operations and staffing plans.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience with TSA or similar agency preferred.
• Eligibility to work for TSA and meet security requirements.

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, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Security operations

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Talpa, TX. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and guiding security operations to ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Responsibilities include handling incidents, preparing reports, and communicating with TSA leadership and airport stakeholders to optimize screening operations and staffing plans.