Senior Transportation Security Officer & Team Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Clifton Forge, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately.

The role involves coordinating staffing, handling security incidents, and communicating with airport stakeholders; applicants must meet experience requirements and be able to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the active vacancy announcement for eligibility before applying.

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 Clifton Forge, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately.

The role involves coordinating staffing, handling security incidents, and communicating with airport stakeholders; applicants must meet experience requirements and be able to work varied shifts.