TSA Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid federal holidays

Federal retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Newport, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions to maintain effective security procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to routine and fast-moving security situations, including varied shifts and overtime as needed.

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.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain security clearance.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Newport, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions to maintain effective security procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to routine and fast-moving security situations, including varied shifts and overtime as needed.