Senior Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Swoope, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams across assigned checkpoints. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures while maintaining high security and service standards.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents and disruptions.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months leading a team or supervising others.
• Review eligibility and ensure compliance with vacancy requirements.

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 in Swoope, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams across assigned checkpoints. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures while maintaining high security and service standards.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents and disruptions.