Airport Screening Supervisor — Lead Security Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement program

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Waverly, WV is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise Officers at one or more checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, ensure procedures are followed, and guide teams through routine and emergency situations.

The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead under fast-moving security conditions, with responsibility for daily decisions and operational

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo screening.
• 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.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Waverly, WV is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise Officers at one or more checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, ensure procedures are followed, and guide teams through routine and emergency situations.

The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead under fast-moving security conditions, with responsibility for daily decisions and operational