Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead airport screening operations.

The role involves supervising officers and coordinating staffing across passenger and baggage screening, with emphasis on safety, policy compliance, and timely decision making. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine operations and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have leadership experience managing teams and workloads.

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 experience

Clear communication

Staff supervision

Decision making

Tools

Security operations knowledge

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead airport screening operations.

The role involves supervising officers and coordinating staffing across passenger and baggage screening, with emphasis on safety, policy compliance, and timely decision making. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine operations and emergencies.