TSA Supervisory Security Officer: Screen Ops Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Mechanicsville, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead frontline screening teams and oversee daily security operations. The role emphasizes sound judgment and clear communication during routine and high-pressure situations.

The position requires supervising multiple screening checkpoints, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed accurately.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to TSA officers or lead TSA officers and must meet the pay-band level in the vacancy announcement.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

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 Mechanicsville, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead frontline screening teams and oversee daily security operations. The role emphasizes sound judgment and clear communication during routine and high-pressure situations.

The position requires supervising multiple screening checkpoints, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed accurately.