Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Port Hueneme, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise staff, and coordinate shifts and coverage. You will enforce TSA procedures, communicate effectively, and manage incidents and performance across checkpoints.

The role requires strong judgment and the ability to supervise during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with potential for varying shifts

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transport-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement for TSA eligibility details.

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, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Port Hueneme, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise staff, and coordinate shifts and coverage. You will enforce TSA procedures, communicate effectively, and manage incidents and performance across checkpoints.

The role requires strong judgment and the ability to supervise during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with potential for varying shifts