Senior Transportation Security Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program and Thrift

Tuition support and transportation sub

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Clear Brook, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinates staffing, and guides security procedures. The position requires solid judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and high-pressure situations.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour. Appointment type is Fulltime; shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends and

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Clear Brook, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinates staffing, and guides security procedures. The position requires solid judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and high-pressure situations.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour. Appointment type is Fulltime; shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends and