Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Screenings & Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Virginia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Role may include overseeing one or more screening checkpoints and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 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 baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Role may include overseeing one or more screening checkpoints and coordinating with airport stakeholders.