Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Dundas, VA seeks a supervisory officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee screening operations across passenger, baggage, and cargo checkpoints.

You will assign work, coach staff, approve leave, and respond to incidents, ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and security standards. Strong leadership and judgment are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Specialized security experience related to supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility aligned with current TSA employees and review of the official vacancy announcement.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Dundas, VA seeks a supervisory officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee screening operations across passenger, baggage, and cargo checkpoints.

You will assign work, coach staff, approve leave, and respond to incidents, ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and security standards. Strong leadership and judgment are essential for this role.