Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Woodlawn, VA to supervise screening operations and guide teams across checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires leadership, the ability to manage shifts and performance, and coordination with airport stakeholders to maintain high security standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.

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 judgment.
• 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, and incident reports.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Woodlawn, VA to supervise screening operations and guide teams across checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires leadership, the ability to manage shifts and performance, and coordination with airport stakeholders to maintain high security standards.