Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Livermore to lead TSA personnel and manage screening operations.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high‑pressure security situations. Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to security procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialised experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Must also have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 judgement.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervise TSA operations

Strong communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Livermore to lead TSA personnel and manage screening operations.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high‑pressure security situations. Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to security procedures.