Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Summersville (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Summersville, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. The role may require varied shifts, weekend and holiday work, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Decision making

Clear communication

Coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Summersville, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. The role may require varied shifts, weekend and holiday work, and overtime as needed.