Senior TSA Screening & Security Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Alturas (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits including health, d­­

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Alturas, CA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations at the assigned airport. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures under pressure and in fast-moving security situations.

You’ll oversee checkpoint activities, prepare briefings, respond to incidents, and collaborate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience similar to TSA Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet pay-band level.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Careful review of the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement is advised.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Alturas, CA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations at the assigned airport. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures under pressure and in fast-moving security situations.

You’ll oversee checkpoint activities, prepare briefings, respond to incidents, and collaborate with airport stakeholders.