Airport Security Supervisor: Lead Screening Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Belva, WV is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage day-to-day screening operations and lead a team of officers across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• At least 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Team leadership

Staffing coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Belva, WV is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage day-to-day screening operations and lead a team of officers across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime.