TSA Supervisory Transport Security Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Federal retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Laguna Niguel, CA. The role leads Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing and operations at screening checkpoints with focus on security and compliance.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to evolving security situations, including overnight or weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and baggage-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions, including emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Staff supervision

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Laguna Niguel, CA. The role leads Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing and operations at screening checkpoints with focus on security and compliance.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to evolving security situations, including overnight or weekend shifts as needed.