Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

Goleta, CA-based Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities with the TSA DHS. Supervise security staff, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing rotations to ensure smooth, secure airport operations.

Role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations, potentially across multiple checkpoints and assignments.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as work leader or supervisor for at least six months.
• Review eligibility carefully if current TSA employees apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations and coordinate coverage.
• Assign work, set priorities, and rotate staffing as needed.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback to staff.
• Manage leave requests and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Goleta, CA-based Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities with the TSA DHS. Supervise security staff, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing rotations to ensure smooth, secure airport operations.

Role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations, potentially across multiple checkpoints and assignments.