Senior Transportation Security Leader – Screen Ops & Teams

Transportation Security Jobs; Virginia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan)

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ford, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead TSO teams and oversee screening operations at assigned airport locations. The role requires directing staffing, ensuring security procedures are followed, and coordinating with TSA leadership.

Applicants should have experience supervising security operations and be prepared for varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed by federal schedules.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility may be limited to current TSA employees; review the vacancy announcement for details.

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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine concerns
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Ford, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead TSO teams and oversee screening operations at assigned airport locations. The role requires directing staffing, ensuring security procedures are followed, and coordinating with TSA leadership.

Applicants should have experience supervising security operations and be prepared for varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed by federal schedules.