Senior Airport Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Pylesville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role in Pylesville, MD, supports airport passenger and baggage screening operations by supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, guiding staffing and daily decisions, and ensuring procedures are followed.

You will oversee one or more screening checkpoints, coordinate with airport stakeholders, respond to incidents, and prepare briefings and reports, requiring sound judgment and clear communication to lead during both routine

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor for at least six months.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities and coordinate rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Respond to security incidents and operational disruptions.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role in Pylesville, MD, supports airport passenger and baggage screening operations by supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, guiding staffing and daily decisions, and ensuring procedures are followed.

You will oversee one or more screening checkpoints, coordinate with airport stakeholders, respond to incidents, and prepare briefings and reports, requiring sound judgment and clear communication to lead during both routine