Lead Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Auberry, CA. The role guides Supervisory Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, directing screening operations and staffing decisions to ensure secure, efficient processes.

Responsibilities include supervising frontline staff, coordinating rotations, and making security-based judgments per TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Experience related to TSA or Lead TSA roles and alignment with the stated pay band for the vacancy.
• Candidates should review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Auberry, CA. The role guides Supervisory Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, directing screening operations and staffing decisions to ensure secure, efficient processes.

Responsibilities include supervising frontline staff, coordinating rotations, and making security-based judgments per TSA procedures.