TSA Supervisory Officer: Lead Screening & Security Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Health, dental, vision insurance

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Amarillo, TX, to lead screening operations and manage teams at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership in routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating shifts, and ensuring proper application of TSA procedures while collaborating with airport stakeholders and security leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.

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 professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Amarillo, TX, to lead screening operations and manage teams at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership in routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating shifts, and ensuring proper application of TSA procedures while collaborating with airport stakeholders and security leadership.