Senior TSA Screening Leader — Manage Security Teams

TSA Job Listings; New Market (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in New Market, VA. The role oversees screening operations, directs staff at one or more checkpoints, and ensures compliance with TSA procedures.

Applicants should have supervisory experience and meet eligibility as per the vacancy announcement. Position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high‑stress security events.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Positions may be restricted to current TSA employees; eligibility per 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in New Market, VA. The role oversees screening operations, directs staff at one or more checkpoints, and ensures compliance with TSA procedures.

Applicants should have supervisory experience and meet eligibility as per the vacancy announcement. Position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high‑stress security events.