Airport Security Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Liberty (VA); 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

Flexible spending accounts

Career-development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Pilgrims Knob, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to manage daily screening operations and lead a team of officers at the assigned airport. You will coordinate staffing, ensure security procedures are followed, and respond to incidents with professional judgment.

This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to routine and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employee status or eligibility for transfer as applicable.

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 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 checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Pilgrims Knob, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to manage daily screening operations and lead a team of officers at the assigned airport. You will coordinate staffing, ensure security procedures are followed, and respond to incidents with professional judgment.

This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to routine and fast-moving security situations.