Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Airport Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Virginia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in King William, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams across shift schedules. You will supervise TSA officers, enforce procedures, and ensure accurate and consistent security practices.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate with airport staff, law enforcement, and TSA leadership during incidents while maintaining readiness for varying shifts and

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader or supervisor with ability to distribute workloads and train staff.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain/maintain security clearance.

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 King William, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams across shift schedules. You will supervise TSA officers, enforce procedures, and ensure accurate and consistent security practices.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate with airport staff, law enforcement, and TSA leadership during incidents while maintaining readiness for varying shifts and