Airport Security Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Glen Daniel (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Federal retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Glen Daniel, WV seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensure procedures are followed.

Candidates should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple screening stations, with shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• Current TSA employees or eligibility may be preferred.

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Communication

Decision making

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Glen Daniel, WV seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensure procedures are followed.

Candidates should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple screening stations, with shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.