Senior TSA Supervisory Officer - Transportation Screening

Transportation Security Jobs; Brightwood (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Brightwood, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes leadership, sound judgment, and effective coordination of staff across shifts and incident responses.

The position requires experience supervising security personnel and a strong grasp of TSA procedures, with the opportunity to influence screening efficiency and safety at the airport level.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• This experience should demonstrate the ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.
• The leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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

Leadership

Security procedures

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Brightwood, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes leadership, sound judgment, and effective coordination of staff across shifts and incident responses.

The position requires experience supervising security personnel and a strong grasp of TSA procedures, with the opportunity to influence screening efficiency and safety at the airport level.