Lead Transportation Security Officer – Supervisory Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Full-time position

Shift flexibility

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Lee Vining, California. This role leads a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing and daily screening operations to ensure consistent security procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security settings, be able to work varied shifts, and meet federal requirements including

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and monitor performance.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain security clearance.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching 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.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Lee Vining, California. This role leads a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing and daily screening operations to ensure consistent security procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security settings, be able to work varied shifts, and meet federal requirements including