Senior TSA Supervisor - Lead Airport Security Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Grottoes, VA is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs). You will supervise TSA Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staff coverage.

The role requires strong judgment and leadership in routine and security-critical situations. Expect shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, or overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience required in transportation-security operations or leadership roles
• Ability to supervise teams and coordinate staffing
• Strong judgment, communication, and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Grottoes, VA is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs). You will supervise TSA Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staff coverage.

The role requires strong judgment and leadership in routine and security-critical situations. Expect shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, or overtime.