Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Airport Ops Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cockeysville, MD, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at the assigned checkpoint. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to handle routine and fast-moving security situations.

You will oversee multiple screening activities, assign work, and ensure procedures are followed consistently while coordinating with airport partners and TSA leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Careful review of the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, baggage, or cargo-screening operations at the assigned checkpoint.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate staff rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Cockeysville, MD, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff at the assigned checkpoint. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to handle routine and fast-moving security situations.

You will oversee multiple screening activities, assign work, and ensure procedures are followed consistently while coordinating with airport partners and TSA leadership as needed.