Airport Security Team Lead — TSA Operations & Coaching

TSA Careers Center; Westwood (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program (TSP)

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Westwood, CA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of STSOs and Lead STSOs, overseeing screening operations and staffing across checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

You will supervise officers, coordinate coverage, assess performance, and liaise with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a supervisor or lead in security settings preferred.
• Ability to distribute workloads and coach staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations
• Assign work and coordinate coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures
• Review performance and provide coaching
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Westwood, CA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of STSOs and Lead STSOs, overseeing screening operations and staffing across checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

You will supervise officers, coordinate coverage, assess performance, and liaise with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership