TSA Lead Security Officer — Operations & Leadership

Transportation Security Jobs; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Livingston, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams. The role requires coordinating staffing, reviewing performance, and responding to incidents, with varying shift requirements.

Applicants should have suitable experience in security leadership and be able to work a range of shifts as needed. This is a full-time, on-site position with federal benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review of eligibility if applicable for current 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 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Livingston, TX is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams. The role requires coordinating staffing, reviewing performance, and responding to incidents, with varying shift requirements.

Applicants should have suitable experience in security leadership and be able to work a range of shifts as needed. This is a full-time, on-site position with federal benefits.