SFO Incumbent Lead Transportation Security Officer

VMD Corp; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,159 - 61,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

VMD Corp, located in San Francisco, is looking for a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO) to join their team at the San Francisco International Airport. The LTSO will lead a team of Transportation Security Officers in passenger and baggage screening tasks, ensuring compliance with security protocols.

This role requires strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $43.67 to $44.97 according to qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Level II certified Transportation Security Officer.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• U.S. Citizenship or National status required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transportation Security Officers at SFO.
• Identify, distribute, and balance workloads among employees.
• Respond to security-related incidents.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join VMD Corp (VMD), an Xcelerate Solutions company, a recognized leader in transportation security since 2002, providing advanced screening solutions that leverage the latest technology to protect travelers and safeguard the nation’s critical air infrastructure.

Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2026*

VMD is currently seeking applications from existing personnel performing Lead Transportation Security Officer services at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

What you will do

Grow in a fulfilling career as a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO) at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), working alongside a team of aviation security professionals. You will be responsible for leading Transportation Security Officers (TSOs). As an LTSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill levels. You will adjust the workload in accordance with established priorities.

Responsibilities specific to this role include, but are not limited to

• Passenger and Baggage Screening; responding to security-related incidents
• Operating various screening equipment
• Communicating and interacting with travelers and stakeholders
• Directing the work of subordinates to ensure the requirements of SOPs are met
• Providing input to the STSO concerning employee performance
• Implementing updated security screening procedures

What you will need

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Level II certified Transportation Security Officer (TSO).
• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
• Pass a computerized assessment (pattern recognition and 2D/3D spatial reasoning)
• Pass a medical evaluation (vision, hearing, and joint mobility exam)
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Pass a TSA background and financial records check
• Ability to work any day, Monday – Sunday, and any shift between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM
• Ability to work independently and possess effective decision-making skills.
• Must have the ability to obtain dual-function certification.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Constant standing, lifting, twisting and bending.

Compensation And Benefits

Anticipated pay range for this position is $43.67-$44.97, determined based on years of service and certifications and in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and/or Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination.

We offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits per CBA/SCA guidelines
• On-the-job training (no prior experience required)
• Career development opportunities

Travel and Telecommuting

• Telecommute Option: No
• Relocation: Relocation is not provided.

Working with VMD

VMD Corp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xcelerate Solutions, is part of the nation’s critical air travel infrastructure. Our Transportation Security Services team helps protect travelers at home and abroad, providing security services at multiple airports across the United States. As a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, numerous law enforcement and civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community, VMD and Xcelerate Solutions’ customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States.

Xcelerate Solutions and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. Xcelerate Solutions maintains a drug-free workplace.