TSA Security Operations Supervisor | Lead Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Retirement program (TSP)

Paid leave and federal holidays

Uniform allowance

Overtime potential

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs in Calpine, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise officers and lead teams, coordinating staffing and screening operations at the airport.

Expect varied shifts, potential overtime, and compliance with TSA procedures. This role requires leadership, strong judgment, and calm decision-making in routine and security incidents.

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.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible 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, information, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Jobs in Calpine, CA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise officers and lead teams, coordinating staffing and screening operations at the airport.

Expect varied shifts, potential overtime, and compliance with TSA procedures. This role requires leadership, strong judgment, and calm decision-making in routine and security incidents.