Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead & Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Kitzmiller (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Career opportunities

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Kitzmiller, MD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening teams at the airport. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to oversee daily operations and staffing.

You will supervise officers, manage screening at checkpoints, respond to incidents, and work varying shifts. TSA offers federal benefits, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to distribute workloads and train employees.
• Capable of handling routine workplace concerns and performance reviews.
• Leadership experience gained while performing security duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Provide coaching and feedback on employee performance.
• Approve leave requests and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Supervision

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Kitzmiller, MD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening teams at the airport. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to oversee daily operations and staffing.

You will supervise officers, manage screening at checkpoints, respond to incidents, and work varying shifts. TSA offers federal benefits, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for professional development.