TSA Lead Security Supervisor — Ops & People leadership

TSA Careers Center; Wicomico Church (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Wicomico Church, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and teams at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise routine and emergency security activities. Duties include directing checkpoints, coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing performance, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Related experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, 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 in Wicomico Church, VA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and teams at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise routine and emergency security activities. Duties include directing checkpoints, coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing performance, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed.