Lead TSA Security Supervisor – Airport Ops

TSA Job Listings; San Quentin (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in San Quentin, CA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams across passenger and baggage screening. The role involves coordinating shifts, making security decisions, and communicating with airport stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Candidates should have 1 year of specialized supervisory experience and at least 6 months in a leadership role; federal employment rules may apply.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor, distributing workloads and training staff.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the 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 professional judgment.
• 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in San Quentin, CA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams across passenger and baggage screening. The role involves coordinating shifts, making security decisions, and communicating with airport stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Candidates should have 1 year of specialized supervisory experience and at least 6 months in a leadership role; federal employment rules may apply.