Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Star Tannery (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Star Tannery, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security operations and manage staffing across screening checkpoints. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and leadership during routine and security-critical events.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by federal operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.

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 operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Star Tannery, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security operations and manage staffing across screening checkpoints. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and leadership during routine and security-critical events.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by federal operations.