Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Silver Spring. This leadership role oversees Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinates screening operations, and ensures policy compliance at the airport.

Candidates should have experience supervising security operations, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead 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

Supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Jobs is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Silver Spring. This leadership role oversees Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinates screening operations, and ensures policy compliance at the airport.

Candidates should have experience supervising security operations, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure situations.