Airport Screening Supervisor & Security Ops Lead

TSA Job Resource; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and manage screening operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to security procedures across checkpoints and related activities.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Candidates will oversee multiple screening areas and work schedules as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.

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

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and manage screening operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to security procedures across checkpoints and related activities.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Candidates will oversee multiple screening areas and work schedules as assigned.