Airport Security Operations Leader (STS)

TSA Job Listings; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Marina Del Rey is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise officers and lead teams, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with shifts possibly including early mornings,

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Typically at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations, meeting pay-band requirements; candidates should 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Marina Del Rey is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise officers and lead teams, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with shifts possibly including early mornings,