Lead Transportation Security Officer – TSA Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Princeton, CA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs). This role oversees daily screening operations, supervises staff, and ensures security procedures are followed with sound judgment and leadership.

The position requires readiness to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime. Applicants should review the official vacancy for exact duties and eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers or lead staff.
• Ability to assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations.
• Understanding TSA procedures and security requirements.

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, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Princeton, CA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs). This role oversees daily screening operations, supervises staff, and ensures security procedures are followed with sound judgment and leadership.

The position requires readiness to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime. Applicants should review the official vacancy for exact duties and eligibility.