Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in National City, CA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security operations and lead a team of officers. The role includes managing screening procedures, coordinating coverage, and responding to incidents within a dynamic, around-the-clock environment.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory security experience and prior leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising security operations.
• At least six months as work leader, team leader, or supervisor with workload distribution and training responsibilities.

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

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in National City, CA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security operations and lead a team of officers. The role includes managing screening procedures, coordinating coverage, and responding to incidents within a dynamic, around-the-clock environment.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory security experience and prior leadership responsibilities.