Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Screening Ops

TSA Job Listings; Palos Verdes Peninsula (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Palos Verdes Estates, CA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead airport screening operations. You will supervise a team of officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures across passenger and baggage screening activities.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Palos Verdes Estates, CA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead airport screening operations. You will supervise a team of officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures across passenger and baggage screening activities.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.