Senior Transportation Security Officer – Leadership & Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Pauma Valley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Pauma Valley, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and ensure procedures are followed.

Candidates should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents; federal requirements include citizenship, background check, and eligibility for security clearance.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national; at least 18 years old; able to obtain a security clearance.

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 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 Pauma Valley, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, and ensure procedures are followed.

Candidates should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents; federal requirements include citizenship, background check, and eligibility for security clearance.