Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Oceano, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient travel experiences.

The successful candidate will supervise officers, make security-based decisions, review performance, and coordinate with airport staff. A strong leadership background in security is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security staff and coordinating daily operations.
• Ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

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 Oceano, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient travel experiences.

The successful candidate will supervise officers, make security-based decisions, review performance, and coordinate with airport staff. A strong leadership background in security is essential.