Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Davis. The role involves leading Security Officers and ensuring efficient passenger and baggage screening operations, with responsibilities across staffing and incident management.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience demonstrating ability to lead, coordinate staffing and provide coaching or feedback.
• Must be able to handle security incidents and perform duties under varying shifts.

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, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Davis. The role involves leading Security Officers and ensuring efficient passenger and baggage screening operations, with responsibilities across staffing and incident management.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency situations.