Lead Airport Screening Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Riverside is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to direct staff during routine shifts and emergencies.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and six months in a leadership role.

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.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Riverside is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to direct staff during routine shifts and emergencies.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and six months in a leadership role.