Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Career development

Retirement plan

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Pasadena, CA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints and baggage screening areas. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing and respond to security incidents.

As a full-time STSO, you may work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is 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.
• Candidates should have experience distributing workloads, training employees, maintaining work records, monitoring performance, and resolving routine workplace 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, 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

Staff supervision

Coordination

Decision making

Clear communication

Leadership

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Pasadena, CA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints and baggage screening areas. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing and respond to security incidents.

As a full-time STSO, you may work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends.