Airport Security Supervisor — Lead TSA Operations

TSA Careers Center; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Midlothian, VA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee a team of officers and drive efficient screening operations. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and coordination across multiple screening points, with shifts including early mornings or nights.

The position requires supervisory experience in security operations, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage workloads and provide guidance to

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• 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

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Midlothian, VA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee a team of officers and drive efficient screening operations. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and coordination across multiple screening points, with shifts including early mornings or nights.

The position requires supervisory experience in security operations, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage workloads and provide guidance to