Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (federal)

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement plan and Thrift Savings

Flexible spending accounts

Career-development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in San Fernando, CA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise officers, assign workloads, and coordinate staffing to maintain secure and efficient screening processes.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Full-time with varying shifts and potential overtime.

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.

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 San Fernando, CA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise officers, assign workloads, and coordinate staffing to maintain secure and efficient screening processes.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Full-time with varying shifts and potential overtime.