Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program (TPS)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Crownsville, MD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. This full-time role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide operations during routine and security-critical moments.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and six months in a leadership role.

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.
• Current permanent TSA employee or eligible temporary TSA employee preferred.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Crownsville, MD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. This full-time role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide operations during routine and security-critical moments.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and six months in a leadership role.