Senior Transportation Security Lead – Operations Oversight

TSA Job Listings; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff across checkpoints. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and fast-moving security situations.

The STSO will supervise officers and coordinators, assign work, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to maintain security procedures. Shifts may vary and overtime can be required.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current TSA employees or eligible temps.

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 judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications with TSA leadership

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staffing coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff across checkpoints. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and fast-moving security situations.

The STSO will supervise officers and coordinators, assign work, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to maintain security procedures. Shifts may vary and overtime can be required.