Airport Security Operations Leader

TSA Careers Center; Lovettsville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits: health, dental, and

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program and Thrift Savings

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Lovettsville, VA. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and oversee screening operations to ensure security procedures are followed.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership to guide teams during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as a work leader or supervisor, with ability to assign workloads and train staff.
• Ability to review performance and provide coaching and feedback.

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 information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies, and prepare incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to procedures, staffing plans, and operations.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staffing coordination

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Lovettsville, VA. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and oversee screening operations to ensure security procedures are followed.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership to guide teams during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings,