Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The TSA Careers Center in Chesapeake seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure screening procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations and six months in a leadership role. This fulltime federal role may require varied shifts, overtime, and holidays as part of TSA employment.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and maintain work records.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• 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, incident reports, and management communications.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The TSA Careers Center in Chesapeake seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure screening procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations and six months in a leadership role. This fulltime federal role may require varied shifts, overtime, and holidays as part of TSA employment.