Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Screening Ops Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Standish, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams across passenger and baggage screening. You will supervise officers, assign work, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations, with potential shifts

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.
• Applicants should review eligibility as described 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Standish, CA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams across passenger and baggage screening. You will supervise officers, assign work, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations, with potential shifts