Senior TSA Security Supervisor - Transportation Ops Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

tuition support

transportation subsidies

uniform allowance

wellness programs

premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Merrifield, VA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams on a full-time basis. You will assign work, review performance, and coordinate with airport partners to ensure compliance with TSA procedures and security standards across shifts.

The role requires leadership, experience in security operations, and the ability to respond to incidents, with scheduling that may include evenings, overnights,

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, checkpoint logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Security procedures

Tools

Operational protocols

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Merrifield, VA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams on a full-time basis. You will assign work, review performance, and coordinate with airport partners to ensure compliance with TSA procedures and security standards across shifts.

The role requires leadership, experience in security operations, and the ability to respond to incidents, with scheduling that may include evenings, overnights,