Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Pacific Palisades, CA, invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. The role centers on leading teams, coordinating screening operations, and guiding staff through varied shifts and security incidents.

Applicants should have prior supervisory experience and a strong ability to make sound security decisions using established TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least 6 months.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Tools

TSA procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Pacific Palisades, CA, invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. The role centers on leading teams, coordinating screening operations, and guiding staff through varied shifts and security incidents.

Applicants should have prior supervisory experience and a strong ability to make sound security decisions using established TSA procedures.