Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer Opportunities in Laytonsville, MD. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership capabilities to guide teams across screening operations and

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.

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

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer Opportunities in Laytonsville, MD. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership capabilities to guide teams across screening operations and