Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; Maryland; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Welcome, MD is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams at designated checkpoints. The role requires overseeing passenger screening, baggage operations, and staffing coverage, with decisions guided by TSA procedures and incident response protocols.

Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience in security operations, the ability to coordinate with stakeholders, and a track record

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have 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 (TSA) in Welcome, MD is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams at designated checkpoints. The role requires overseeing passenger screening, baggage operations, and staffing coverage, with decisions guided by TSA procedures and incident response protocols.

Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience in security operations, the ability to coordinate with stakeholders, and a track record