Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Willows, CA seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead a team responsible for axis behind airport passenger and baggage screening. The role includes directing Supervisory Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are applied consistently.

The STSO role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Willows, CA seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead a team responsible for axis behind airport passenger and baggage screening. The role includes directing Supervisory Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are applied consistently.

The STSO role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.