Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Waterford, VA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise officers and oversee screening operations across passenger and baggage procedures.

You will coordinate staffing, assign work shifts, and communicate operational updates while maintaining high security standards and effective collaboration with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.

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.
• eligibility for TSA employment and pay-band requirements as specified in the 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 in Waterford, VA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise officers and oversee screening operations across passenger and baggage procedures.

You will coordinate staffing, assign work shifts, and communicate operational updates while maintaining high security standards and effective collaboration with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.