Senior TSA Supervisor — Lead Screening Operations

Travel Security Careers; Bedford (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Moneta, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, and making decisions per TSA procedures.

Qualifications

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

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 professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Moneta, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, and making decisions per TSA procedures.