Airport Security Supervisor & Team Lead

Travel Security Careers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the San Pedro airport. The STSO oversees Officers and Lead Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

This role demands sound 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 as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor demonstrating workload distribution and coaching.
• Current TSA employee eligibility may be required.

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.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the San Pedro airport. The STSO oversees Officers and Lead Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.