Airport Screening Ops Supervisor & Team Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs in Aptos, CA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs at assigned screening checkpoints. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, and coordinate rotations to ensure efficient coverage.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies favor current TSA employees; review eligibility before applying.

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

Staff supervision

Leadership

Clear communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Jobs in Aptos, CA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs at assigned screening checkpoints. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, and coordinate rotations to ensure efficient coverage.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.