Senior Transportation Security Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Pilot, VA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to guide daily screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers. You will coordinate staffing, set priorities, and ensure procedures are followed accurately under both routine and high-pressure situations.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead across checkpoints, baggage screening, and other security tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy

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 in Pilot, VA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to guide daily screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers. You will coordinate staffing, set priorities, and ensure procedures are followed accurately under both routine and high-pressure situations.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead across checkpoints, baggage screening, and other security tasks.