Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead & Impact

Transportation Security Jobs; California; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Participation in a federal retirement

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Twin Peaks, CA. Lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing and operations at the airport.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year of supervisory experience in security operations and at least 6 months as a team leader. Full-time, on-site role with variable shifts and overtime as needed.

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.
• Eligibility typically limited to current permanent or eligible 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Twin Peaks, CA. Lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing and operations at the airport.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year of supervisory experience in security operations and at least 6 months as a team leader. Full-time, on-site role with variable shifts and overtime as needed.