Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Elkwood, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead transportation-security screening operations and supervise frontline staff at assigned checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently in a fast-paced environment.

Eligible candidates must meet experience requirements, be U.S.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• 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 temporary 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 in Elkwood, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead transportation-security screening operations and supervise frontline staff at assigned checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently in a fast-paced environment.

Eligible candidates must meet experience requirements, be U.S.