Senior Transportation Screening Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Fairfield to lead daily screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to procedures under pressure.

Applicants should have 1+ year of supervisory security experience and be able to make sound decisions, communicate clearly, and manage shifts including nights and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Must meet the pay-band level and eligibility requirements for the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at assigned checkpoints.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staffing rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport staff, law enforcement, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Fairfield to lead daily screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to procedures under pressure.

Applicants should have 1+ year of supervisory security experience and be able to make sound decisions, communicate clearly, and manage shifts including nights and weekends as required.