Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; New Point (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in New Point, VA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams. The role requires supervising TSOs and coordinating staffing, with responsibilities across passenger and baggage screening in a federal environment.

Applicants should have the requested experience and be prepared for variable shifts, overtime, and federal-benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Current TSA employee eligibility rules may apply.

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 rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, 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 New Point, VA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead teams. The role requires supervising TSOs and coordinating staffing, with responsibilities across passenger and baggage screening in a federal environment.

Applicants should have the requested experience and be prepared for variable shifts, overtime, and federal-benefits eligibility.