Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Airport Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Virginia Beach is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee airport screening operations and to lead teams of TSOs and Lead TSOs. The role requires strong judgment, communication, and the ability to supervise multiple screening checkpoints and related activities.

The position involves coordinating staffing, directives, and coverage across shifts, while implementing TSA procedures and maintaining security standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations; ability to lead teams and coordinate staff.
• Experience should demonstrate leadership, decision making, and ability to manage screening operations and personnel.

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 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, and incident reports.
• 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 Virginia Beach is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee airport screening operations and to lead teams of TSOs and Lead TSOs. The role requires strong judgment, communication, and the ability to supervise multiple screening checkpoints and related activities.

The position involves coordinating staffing, directives, and coverage across shifts, while implementing TSA procedures and maintaining security standards.