Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Airport Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Smartsville, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure secure, efficient passenger and baggage screening across shifts.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Eligibility and federal employment standards apply.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• n required to meet the pay-band level in the vacancy.
• Leadership experience of six months 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operational coordination

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Smartsville, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure secure, efficient passenger and baggage screening across shifts.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Eligibility and federal employment standards apply.