Transportation Security Ops Lead | Team Leadership & Screenings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Fullerton, CA (location noted in postings) seeks a supervisory role overseeing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. You will coordinate passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, set priorities, and ensure coverage across shifts and duties.

The position requires at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and six months as a work leader or supervisor.

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.

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, Fullerton, CA (location noted in postings) seeks a supervisory role overseeing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. You will coordinate passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, set priorities, and ensure coverage across shifts and duties.

The position requires at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and six months as a work leader or supervisor.