Senior Transportation Security Supervisor: Screening Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Chilhowie (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Chilhowie, VA. The role leads screening teams, coordinates staffing, and enforces security procedures to ensure efficient, compliant operations at the airport.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership, strong communication, and solid judgment. The position involves varied shifts, overtime, and federal benefits. Applicants should review the official vacancy for exact schedules.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Current permanent or eligible TSA employees may be preferred in many vacancies.

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 and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Chilhowie, VA. The role leads screening teams, coordinates staffing, and enforces security procedures to ensure efficient, compliant operations at the airport.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership, strong communication, and solid judgment. The position involves varied shifts, overtime, and federal benefits. Applicants should review the official vacancy for exact schedules.