Airport Security Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Washington (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Washington, CA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate operations at the airport.

Candidates will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and respond to incidents. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to direct in fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security operations and staff.
• Ability to assign work, prioritize tasks and coordinate coverage.
• Strong judgment and decision-making in security contexts.
• Clear communication and leadership under routine and high-pressure 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 employee rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee/workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Washington, CA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate operations at the airport.

Candidates will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and respond to incidents. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to direct in fast-moving security situations.