Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Operations

TSA Job Listings; California City (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in California City is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires sound judgment and strong communication to manage routine and challenging security scenarios.

Responsibilities include supervising Officers, coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and implementing improvements to screening procedures at the assigned airport.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period

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) in California City is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires sound judgment and strong communication to manage routine and challenging security scenarios.

Responsibilities include supervising Officers, coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and implementing improvements to screening procedures at the assigned airport.