Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Screening Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Red House (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Red House, VA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations at the airport. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have the required experience in supervising transportation-security operations and may be current TSA employees.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible 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

Skills

Supervision

Security operations

Leadership

Staff management

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Red House, VA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate daily operations at the airport. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have the required experience in supervising transportation-security operations and may be current TSA employees.