Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Empire. STSOs manage screening operations, supervise teams, and oversee staffing decisions across checkpoints and baggage screening, ensuring security procedures are followed with strong judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include leading officers, coordinating coverage, handling incidents, and producing briefings.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Ability to coordinate staffing and provide coaching and feedback.
• Strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and security situations.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Empire. STSOs manage screening operations, supervise teams, and oversee staffing decisions across checkpoints and baggage screening, ensuring security procedures are followed with strong judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include leading officers, coordinating coverage, handling incidents, and producing briefings.