Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Newbury, OH. You will lead teams performing passenger and baggage screening, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

Strong judgment and clear communication are essential for both routine operations and emergencies. Candidates typically need related supervisory experience and must meet TSA requirements, with eligibility often limited to current TSA employees.

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 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observed information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback to staff.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Newbury, OH. You will lead teams performing passenger and baggage screening, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

Strong judgment and clear communication are essential for both routine operations and emergencies. Candidates typically need related supervisory experience and must meet TSA requirements, with eligibility often limited to current TSA employees.