Airport Security Supervisor & Lead TSO | Varied Shifts

TSA Job Listings; Chewsville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Chewsville, MD. The role involves leading screening operations, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are applied consistently while addressing daily operational challenges.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and six months of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Experience commonly aligns with roles of Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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, information, observation, and 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Chewsville, MD. The role involves leading screening operations, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are applied consistently while addressing daily operational challenges.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and six months of leadership experience.