TSA Supervisory Officer: Lead Screening & Ops

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

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role at the Transportation Security Administration in Sandy Hook oversees daily screening operations, staffing, and performance at assigned checkpoints. It requires leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment to manage routine and emergency situations.

Applicants must be able to supervise multiple screening points, coordinate rotations, and ensure TSA procedures are applied consistently while collaborating with airport partners and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Citizenship requirements: U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and incident information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Job description

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role at the Transportation Security Administration in Sandy Hook oversees daily screening operations, staffing, and performance at assigned checkpoints. It requires leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment to manage routine and emergency situations.

Applicants must be able to supervise multiple screening points, coordinate rotations, and ensure TSA procedures are applied consistently while collaborating with airport partners and