TSA Supervisory Security Officer: Lead Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; Monte Rio (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

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Monte Rio, CA. You will supervise officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently.

This leadership role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, with shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as

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.
• Applicants should review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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 and operational information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and development
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• 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

Skills

Supervision

Scheduling

Coordination

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Monte Rio, CA. You will supervise officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently.

This leadership role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, with shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as