Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Checkpoint

Transportation Security Jobs; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Quantico, Virginia, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensure procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime as announced.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgement required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Quantico, Virginia, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensure procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime as announced.