Senior Transportation Security Supervisor: Lead & Impact

TSA Careers Center; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Lockwood, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team in daily airport screening operations, ensuring procedures are followed and security standards met.

You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and respond to incidents, emergencies, and shift changes, with optional overtime.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience, be eligible for federal service, and meet physical and background requirements.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Security operations

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Lockwood, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team in daily airport screening operations, ensuring procedures are followed and security standards met.

You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and respond to incidents, emergencies, and shift changes, with optional overtime.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience, be eligible for federal service, and meet physical and background requirements.