Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program and Thrift

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Switchback, WV, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage personnel at the airport level. The role involves directing staff, ensuring TSA procedures are followed, and maintaining security during busy or disruptive periods.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to routine and emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Requires at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Switchback, WV, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage personnel at the airport level. The role involves directing staff, ensuring TSA procedures are followed, and maintaining security during busy or disruptive periods.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to routine and emergency situations.