Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Screenings

Transportation Security Jobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Los Angeles seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and supervise screening teams at a major airport. You will coordinate staffing, enforce TSA procedures, and respond to daily operations and security incidents with sound judgment.

This fulltime, on-site role requires clear communication, the ability to manage multiple checkpoints, and to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. Experience in team leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are 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.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Los Angeles seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and supervise screening teams at a major airport. You will coordinate staffing, enforce TSA procedures, and respond to daily operations and security incidents with sound judgment.

This fulltime, on-site role requires clear communication, the ability to manage multiple checkpoints, and to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. Experience in team leadership is essential.