Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Ops Lead

Airport Security Hiring; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Buckley is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations and supervise frontline staff. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening at assigned checkpoints and coordinate staffing and coverage, ensuring security procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with leadership responsibilities across multiple

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations. Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor. This experience should demonstrate the ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns. The leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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 in Buckley is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations and supervise frontline staff. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening at assigned checkpoints and coordinate staffing and coverage, ensuring security procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with leadership responsibilities across multiple