Lead Transportation Security Supervisor — TSA Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Stevinson, CA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily security operations. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to direct shifts and coverage across multiple screening points.

You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures while coordinating with airport stakeholders on security plans and incident responses.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Stevinson, CA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily security operations. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to direct shifts and coverage across multiple screening points.

You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures while coordinating with airport stakeholders on security plans and incident responses.