Transport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Rio Linda, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening teams and coordinate operations. This role supervises officers, makes security decisions, and ensures smooth checkpoint activity across passenger and baggage screening.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security settings and meet federal employment requirements, including background checks and fitness standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship or national status and ability to obtain a security clearance.

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 in Rio Linda, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening teams and coordinate operations. This role supervises officers, makes security decisions, and ensures smooth checkpoint activity across passenger and baggage screening.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security settings and meet federal employment requirements, including background checks and fitness standards.