Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead Screening

TSA Job Listings; Darlington (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement program

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Darlington, MD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at airport checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed with clear judgment.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to respond swiftly to security incidents, with shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA eligibility is often required; review the vacancy announcement for specifics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at assigned checkpoints.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staff rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions following TSA procedures and instructions.
• Review performance and provide coaching and guidance to staff.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport partners and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Decision making under pressure

Team leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Darlington, MD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at airport checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed with clear judgment.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to respond swiftly to security incidents, with shifts