Senior Transportation Security Officer - Airport Ops Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Participation in a federal retirement,

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Topping, VA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and coordinate screening operations at the airport. This role requires supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The STSO role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations; related to Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer; must meet pay-band level; at least six months of experience as a work leader/ supervisor; leadership experience may be during same period as security experience.

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 (TSA) in Topping, VA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and coordinate screening operations at the airport. This role requires supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The STSO role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and