Airport TSA Security Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime may be required

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Shoals, WV seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams across passenger and baggage screening. You will supervise STSOs, coordinate staffing, and implement TSA procedures in fast-moving security situations.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, respond to incidents, and work with airport stakeholders to maintain secure operations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security or screening staff.
• Ability to coordinate staffing and shift coverage.
• Strong decision-making under security constraints.
• Clear, professional communication with diverse teams.
• Proven leadership in fast-moving environments.

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

Staff supervision

Operations coordination

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Shoals, WV seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams across passenger and baggage screening. You will supervise STSOs, coordinate staffing, and implement TSA procedures in fast-moving security situations.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, respond to incidents, and work with airport stakeholders to maintain secure operations.