Senior Transportation Security Supervisor: Lead Screening Team

Transportation Security Jobs; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Rowland Heights, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and supervise officers at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Ideal candidates will coordinate staffing, oversee screening activities, and collaborate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor to demonstrate workload distribution and personnel coaching.

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 information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Operational planning

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Rowland Heights, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and supervise officers at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Ideal candidates will coordinate staffing, oversee screening activities, and collaborate with airport stakeholders.