Senior TSA Supervisor - Security Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Retirement plan & Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Middle River, MD seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in both routine and high-stress situations.

Applicants should have prior supervisory experience and meet the specialized-experience requirements. Fulltime positions may require varying shifts, overtime, and weekend work as announced.

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.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Middle River, MD seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in both routine and high-stress situations.

Applicants should have prior supervisory experience and meet the specialized-experience requirements. Fulltime positions may require varying shifts, overtime, and weekend work as announced.