Senior TSA Security Supervisor (Airport Screening)

Transportation Security Jobs; Brightwood (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Brightwood, VA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents.

The position involves coordinating staffing, directing daily tasks, and ensuring adherence to security procedures at the assigned airport.

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.
• Citizenship or U.S. national status and ability to obtain security clearance.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Brightwood, VA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents.

The position involves coordinating staffing, directing daily tasks, and ensuring adherence to security procedures at the assigned airport.