Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Operations Coach

TSA Careers Center; Wake (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Wake, VA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of Officers. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide routine and high-pressure security situations on a designated airport shift.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed while maintaining safety and throughput across screening points.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• Experience leading Transportation Security Officers or Lead TSA Officers.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions, and prepare logs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Operational coordination

Decision making

Coaching and development

Security procedures

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Wake, VA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of Officers. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide routine and high-pressure security situations on a designated airport shift.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed while maintaining safety and throughput across screening points.