Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Jobs Placement; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (federal)

Dental & Vision insurance (federal)

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Pleasanton, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a screening workforce and coordinate checkpoint operations. Pay is in the SV-G band, with roster duties and the potential for varied shifts, overtime, and weekend coverage.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple screening activities. Primary duties include staffing coordination, performance coaching, and incident response,

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Pleasanton, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a screening workforce and coordinate checkpoint operations. Pay is in the SV-G band, with roster duties and the potential for varied shifts, overtime, and weekend coverage.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple screening activities. Primary duties include staffing coordination, performance coaching, and incident response,