Senior Transportation Security Officer & Shift Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Nelson, California, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise officers across multiple checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, make security-based decisions, and ensure procedures are followed consistently in fast-moving security environments.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage duties during routine operations and emergencies.

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.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement; many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 (TSA) in Nelson, California, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise officers across multiple checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, make security-based decisions, and ensure procedures are followed consistently in fast-moving security environments.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage duties during routine operations and emergencies.