Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Airport Operations

TSA Careers Center; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Westley, CA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out with sound judgment and clear communication.

This full-time role may require various shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Staff supervision

Operational leadership

Staffing coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Westley, CA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out with sound judgment and clear communication.

This full-time role may require various shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.