Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Amonate, VA. The role involves supervising screening staff, coordinating shifts, and ensuring secure, efficient operations at the airport.

Candidates should have at least one year of supervisory security experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to manage daily security tasks and handle incidents as they arise.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national; must meet background and medical standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee screening operations for passengers and baggage.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Staff coordination

Clear communication

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Amonate, VA. The role involves supervising screening staff, coordinating shifts, and ensuring secure, efficient operations at the airport.

Candidates should have at least one year of supervisory security experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to manage daily security tasks and handle incidents as they arise.