Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Willits (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Willits, CA. The role involves leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, guiding screening operations, and coordinating staffing to ensure efficient, secure airport processes.

Candidates typically have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and must align with the applicable

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer is typical.
• Must meet the pay-band level and review the eligibility section 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, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Willits, CA. The role involves leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, guiding screening operations, and coordinating staffing to ensure efficient, secure airport processes.

Candidates typically have at least one year of supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and must align with the applicable