Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program and Thrift

Career development opportunities

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Norwalk is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate airport screening operations. You will supervise frontline officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign shifts, and maintain high security standards using TSA procedures.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations. Expect diverse shifts, weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience with distributing workloads, training staff, and addressing concerns.

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 judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development 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, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Judgment

Staff Coordination

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Norwalk is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate airport screening operations. You will supervise frontline officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign shifts, and maintain high security standards using TSA procedures.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations. Expect diverse shifts, weekend and holiday coverage as needed.