Lead Transportation Security Officer — Airport Ops Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Chino Hills seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams at airport screening checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed during routine operations and security incidents.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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 Chino Hills seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams at airport screening checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed during routine operations and security incidents.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends,