Senior TSA Security Supervisor - Airport Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Virginia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program and Thrift

Flexible spending accounts

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support, transportation subs,a

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, King William, VA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and manage screening operations and staff. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and quickly.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility and pay-band requirements as specified in the 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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and 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 and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, King William, VA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and manage screening operations and staff. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and quickly.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership during routine operations and security incidents.