Airport Security Supervisor & Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Gloucester Point (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Career development

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Gloucester Point, VA. You will lead teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Applicants typically need at least one year of supervisory experience and six months as a work leader. Some vacancies are limited to current TSA employees, with varying shifts and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 available information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Gloucester Point, VA. You will lead teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Applicants typically need at least one year of supervisory experience and six months as a work leader. Some vacancies are limited to current TSA employees, with varying shifts and overtime as required.