Barstow: Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

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

Job summary

TSA Careers Center seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily airport screening operations in Barstow. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently while guiding teams through routine and fast-moving situations.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across various shifts, with potential overtime and holiday requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typical of a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet pay-band level.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 professional judgment.
• 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, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

TSA Careers Center seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily airport screening operations in Barstow. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently while guiding teams through routine and fast-moving situations.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across various shifts, with potential overtime and holiday requirements.