Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Maryland; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Nottingham, MD is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team responsible for passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires directing daily screening activities, coordinating staffing, and ensuring consistent application of security procedures.

Ideal candidates will have strong judgment and proven leadership experience, with the ability to handle routine operations and adapt to fast-moving security

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; ability to distribute workloads and train staff.

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 communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Nottingham, MD is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team responsible for passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires directing daily screening activities, coordinating staffing, and ensuring consistent application of security procedures.

Ideal candidates will have strong judgment and proven leadership experience, with the ability to handle routine operations and adapt to fast-moving security