Senior TSA Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Woodbridge, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead teams. The role involves supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and coordinating staffing and coverage to maintain operational security.

Responsibilities include making security-based decisions, coaching staff, handling leave requests, and responding to incidents.

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.
• Often current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the vacancy’s eligibility section.

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 development 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 Woodbridge, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead teams. The role involves supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and coordinating staffing and coverage to maintain operational security.

Responsibilities include making security-based decisions, coaching staff, handling leave requests, and responding to incidents.