Airport Security Supervisor — Lead TSO Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

A uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Haywood, WV, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations at the airport. The role focuses on supervising officers, ensuring accurate and consistent security procedures, and maintaining safety across checkpoints, baggage screening, and related activities.

Ideal candidates demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and security-critical situations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers or Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Ability to supervise in fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staffing rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Authorize leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Haywood, WV, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations at the airport. The role focuses on supervising officers, ensuring accurate and consistent security procedures, and maintaining safety across checkpoints, baggage screening, and related activities.

Ideal candidates demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and security-critical situations.