Senior Transportation Security Officer – Lead & Ops Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Fort Hunt (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Leave & holidays

Retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Fort Gregg Adams, VA. You will supervise officers at screening checkpoints and coordinate staffing across shifts, ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage operations during routine and high-security periods.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility and ensure compliance with TSA vacancy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff Scheduling

Decision Making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Fort Gregg Adams, VA. You will supervise officers at screening checkpoints and coordinate staffing across shifts, ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage operations during routine and high-security periods.