Airport Security Operations Supervisor – Lead TSO Team

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Albany, CA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and guide a team of Officers and Lead Officers. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, coordinate staffing, and help ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Ideal candidates have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

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
• Citizenship requirements: must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Albany, CA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and guide a team of Officers and Lead Officers. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, coordinate staffing, and help ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Ideal candidates have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.