Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Ops

TSA Job Listings; Bergton (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Bergton, VA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead a team of Officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, enforcing TSA procedures, and making timely security-based decisions in fast-moving environments.

The position emphasizes leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment, with duties spanning oversight of multiple screening checkpoints and collaboration with airport partners.

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.
• Review eligibility requirements and TSA vacancy announcements for specifics.

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 judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Bergton, VA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead a team of Officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, enforcing TSA procedures, and making timely security-based decisions in fast-moving environments.

The position emphasizes leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment, with duties spanning oversight of multiple screening checkpoints and collaboration with airport partners.