Senior TSA STSO Supervisor - Airport Security Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lively, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams at one or more checkpoints. The role requires making security-based decisions, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed consistently.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory security experience and six months in a leadership role. The position may involve varied shifts and overtime as needed.

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.
• Eligibility often limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Security leadership

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lively, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams at one or more checkpoints. The role requires making security-based decisions, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed consistently.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory security experience and six months in a leadership role. The position may involve varied shifts and overtime as needed.