Airport Security Supervisor - Lead TSO Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Federal holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lizemores, WV, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and teams. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed during routine and security-critical moments.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead under varying shifts, emergencies, and

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period
• Must remain available for duty during emergencies as this may be an Emergency Essential position

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 operational information
• 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, 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lizemores, WV, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and teams. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed during routine and security-critical moments.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead under varying shifts, emergencies, and