Aviation Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Ops

TSA Job Listings; Maryland; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The role involves directing transportation-security staff, ensuring procedural compliance, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

The position requires experience supervising security operations, strong judgment, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility section of 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, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• 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 to manage screening operations and lead teams at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The role involves directing transportation-security staff, ensuring procedural compliance, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

The position requires experience supervising security operations, strong judgment, and clear communication.