Lead Transportation Security Officer — Airport Ops Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Douglas City, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer Opportunities. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing and coverage.

Roles require sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and fast-moving security situations. Duties include directing screening operations, making security-based decisions, and coordinating with airport

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employee eligibility may apply.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Douglas City, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer Opportunities. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing and coverage.

Roles require sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and fast-moving security situations. Duties include directing screening operations, making security-based decisions, and coordinating with airport