Lead Transportation Security Officer – Operations & People Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Whittier, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and manage operational decisions at checkpoints. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and enforcing security procedures across various screening activities.

Applicants should have at least one year of relevant supervisory experience, be a U.S. citizen, and able to obtain the necessary security clearance.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as work leader or supervisor, with distribution of workloads and coaching.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Willingness to work varying shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Whittier, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and manage operational decisions at checkpoints. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and enforcing security procedures across various screening activities.

Applicants should have at least one year of relevant supervisory experience, be a U.S. citizen, and able to obtain the necessary security clearance.