Senior TSA Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Yorktown (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Retirement program (Thrift Savings)

Paid leave & federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Yorktown, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage Screening operations and lead the security team. The role requires directing daily screening activities, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and 6 months of leadership experience, with a focus on workload

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

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, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Clear communication

Sound judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Yorktown, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage Screening operations and lead the security team. The role requires directing daily screening activities, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and 6 months of leadership experience, with a focus on workload