Airport Security Ops Supervisor - Lead TSA Officer

Airport Security Careers; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Long Beach, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and staff at assigned checkpoints. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and rapid security situations.

STSO duties include supervising officers, coordinating shifts, and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient operations while maintaining compliance with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor preferred.
• Review eligibility and pay-band requirements per vacancy announcement.

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 employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff coordination

Decision making under pressure

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Long Beach, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and staff at assigned checkpoints. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and rapid security situations.

STSO duties include supervising officers, coordinating shifts, and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient operations while maintaining compliance with all policies and standards.