Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Arlington, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will oversee multiple officers and ensure adherence to TSA procedures, staffing plans, and incident response protocols.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations. Shifts may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience supervising teams in a security or similar environment.
• Ability to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Strong communication, judgment, and ability to make time-sensitive decisions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Arlington, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will oversee multiple officers and ensure adherence to TSA procedures, staffing plans, and incident response protocols.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations. Shifts may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.