Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Santa Fe Springs, CA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and oversee teams at the airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions according to TSA procedures.

The position requires experience in security operations, leadership, and the ability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Must 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 (TSA) in Santa Fe Springs, CA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and oversee teams at the airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions according to TSA procedures.

The position requires experience in security operations, leadership, and the ability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.