Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in West Point, VA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of officers at the airport screening operations. The position emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage daily staffing and security procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating rotations, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, responding to incidents, and preparing incident reports.

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.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer roles is typically required.

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 West Point, VA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of officers at the airport screening operations. The position emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage daily staffing and security procedures.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating rotations, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, responding to incidents, and preparing incident reports.