Senior TSA Operations Lead: Security Screenings & Teams

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave and federal holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks an STSO supervisor in Pennington Gap, VA to lead screening teams across passenger and baggage ops. Candidates will oversee checkpoint operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Applicants should have TSA experience, leadership ability, and readiness for variable shifts. This federal role offers comprehensive benefits and a structured work environment under DHS.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national; must be 18+; must pass background check and obtain security clearance; must meet medical/vision/hearing standards; must be available for varying shifts/overtime.

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/coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review staff performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee/workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and exec communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks an STSO supervisor in Pennington Gap, VA to lead screening teams across passenger and baggage ops. Candidates will oversee checkpoint operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Applicants should have TSA experience, leadership ability, and readiness for variable shifts. This federal role offers comprehensive benefits and a structured work environment under DHS.