Senior TSA Supervisor — Airport Security Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening and baggage operations at the Alexandria location. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and address operational concerns with a focus on security procedures and timely decision-making.

Responsibilities include overseeing screening checkpoints, assigning tasks, coaching staff, and preparing briefings.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must pass a background investigation and obtain security clearance.
• Must be able to work varying shifts and overtime.

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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Security procedures

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening and baggage operations at the Alexandria location. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and address operational concerns with a focus on security procedures and timely decision-making.

Responsibilities include overseeing screening checkpoints, assigning tasks, coaching staff, and preparing briefings.