Senior Transportation Security Lead – Operations & Coaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Paid leave

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ashburn, GA is seeking a fulltime supervisor to oversee Transportation Security Officers and lead screening operations. You will coordinate staffing, review performance, and respond to incidents, ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and safety standards.

The role requires at least one year of supervisory experience in security operations and the ability to manage workloads, provide coaching, and communicate effectively

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Progressive leadership experience including workload distribution and coaching.
• Experience with TSA procedures and incident response is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee screening of passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate 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

Team leadership

Workforce coordination

Security operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ashburn, GA is seeking a fulltime supervisor to oversee Transportation Security Officers and lead screening operations. You will coordinate staffing, review performance, and respond to incidents, ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and safety standards.

The role requires at least one year of supervisory experience in security operations and the ability to manage workloads, provide coaching, and communicate effectively