Lead Transportation Security Supervisor - Airport Screening

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Doswell, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead a team of officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and ensure procedures are followed accurately.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience, be a US citizen, and able to obtain a security clearance. Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, full-time appointment, with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer is preferred.
• Must meet the pay-band level specified 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, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff management

Decision making

Communication

Team coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Doswell, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead a team of officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and ensure procedures are followed accurately.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience, be a US citizen, and able to obtain a security clearance. Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, full-time appointment, with variable shifts.