Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Petrolia (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations at Petrolia, CA. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Ideal candidates demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

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.
• Review eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement; many vacancies limit applicants to current TSA employees or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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 seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations at Petrolia, CA. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Ideal candidates demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.