Lead Transportation Security Officer — Screening Ops

Transportation Security Careers; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Torrance, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints and related duties. The role requires sound judgement, clear communication, and the ability to supervise daily operations while ensuring security procedures are followed.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• 6 months 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 judgement
• 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

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Torrance, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints and related duties. The role requires sound judgement, clear communication, and the ability to supervise daily operations while ensuring security procedures are followed.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.