Airport Security Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition assistance

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Upperglade, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations and drive staff performance at one or more checkpoints. Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, guiding frontline teams, and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient operations.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and readiness for varied shifts, holidays, and overtime as required by

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to supervise multiple screening checkpoints and staff.
• Proven capability to coordinate staffing and coverage.

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 development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staffing coordination

Operational decision-making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Upperglade, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations and drive staff performance at one or more checkpoints. Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, guiding frontline teams, and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient operations.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and readiness for varied shifts, holidays, and overtime as required by