Airport Screening Operations Lead (Supervisor)

Transportation Security Jobs; Afton (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Federal Retirement Program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Afton, VA. The role leads Screening Officers and coordinates staffing at assigned checkpoints, ensuring security procedures are followed and operations run smoothly.

The incumbent will supervise daily activities, communicate clearly, and guide teams through routine shifts as well as security incidents.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience supervising security operations.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to train and coach staff; make timely decisions.

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 and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports and maintain logs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Afton, VA. The role leads Screening Officers and coordinates staffing at assigned checkpoints, ensuring security procedures are followed and operations run smoothly.

The incumbent will supervise daily activities, communicate clearly, and guide teams through routine shifts as well as security incidents.