Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Fairfield, IA. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

You will lead operations at screening checkpoints, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, review performance, and respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and related testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Available for varying shifts and overtime when required.

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

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Fairfield, IA. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

You will lead operations at screening checkpoints, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, review performance, and respond to incidents.