Senior TSA Supervisor: Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Bishop, Virginia is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations at the airport. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, review performance, and respond to incidents while coordinating with

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Bishop, Virginia is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations at the airport. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, review performance, and respond to incidents while coordinating with