Strategic Transportation Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Damascus, VA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations at the airport. The role requires supervising Officers and ensuring that procedures are followed accurately, with oversight of staffing and daily decisions in a security-focused environment.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Damascus, VA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations at the airport. The role requires supervising Officers and ensuring that procedures are followed accurately, with oversight of staffing and daily decisions in a security-focused environment.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine operations and security incidents.