Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Landers, CA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes leadership, decision making, and effective communication in a fast-moving security environment.

Typical duties include supervising officers at checkpoints, coordinating staffing, and maintaining high standards of security and customer service.

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.
• Applicants may be current TSA employees or eligible temporary 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 and incident information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Training

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Landers, CA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes leadership, decision making, and effective communication in a fast-moving security environment.

Typical duties include supervising officers at checkpoints, coordinating staffing, and maintaining high standards of security and customer service.