Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Lead & Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Montvale, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staffing. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants typically need at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a supervisory role, with preference for current TSA employees.

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.
• Consideration given to current permanent or eligible TSA employees per vacancy.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and 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 emergencies.
• 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 Montvale, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staffing. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants typically need at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a supervisory role, with preference for current TSA employees.