Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Airport Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Calpella, CA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory/security experience, with six months in a leadership role, and must meet federal

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Review eligibility and vacancy notice for 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.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Operational oversight

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Calpella, CA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory/security experience, with six months in a leadership role, and must meet federal