Airport Security Operations Lead

TSA Hiring Center; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Nicolaus, CA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise Officers, and ensure procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to manage shifts, coordinate staffing, and respond to security incidents. Eligible candidates may be current TSA employees or those meeting federal eligibility requirements.

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 Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement 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

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Nicolaus, CA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise Officers, and ensure procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to manage shifts, coordinate staffing, and respond to security incidents. Eligible candidates may be current TSA employees or those meeting federal eligibility requirements.