Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (TSA)

TSA Careers Center; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Chesapeake, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams across checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, coordinate rotations, and ensure TSA procedures are followed accurately under varying shifts and conditions.

Qualifications include at least one year of specialized experience in supervising

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also 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 TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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 Chesapeake, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams across checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, coordinate rotations, and ensure TSA procedures are followed accurately under varying shifts and conditions.

Qualifications include at least one year of specialized experience in supervising