Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Takoma Park, MD. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing and operations to ensure accurate, secure screening.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and fast-moving security situations.

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, Department of Homeland Security seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Takoma Park, MD. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing and operations to ensure accurate, secure screening.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and fast-moving security situations.