Senior TSA Operations Supervisor, Airport Security

TSA Careers Center; Rocky Ridge (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Rocky Ridge. The role involves supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

You will lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, oversee various screening tasks, and work with airport partners to

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may overlap with specialized security experience.

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 judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Sound judgment

Clear communication

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making under pressure

Education

Experience in security operations

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Rocky Ridge. The role involves supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

You will lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, oversee various screening tasks, and work with airport partners to