Entry-Level Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role at the Transportation Security Administration in Itmann, WV oversees Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, directing screening operations and staffing decisions to maintain security and efficiency.

Candidates must have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience, be eligible for the SV-F pay band, and be prepared for varied shifts, including nights and federal holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work 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 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.

Job description

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role at the Transportation Security Administration in Itmann, WV oversees Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, directing screening operations and staffing decisions to maintain security and efficiency.

Candidates must have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience, be eligible for the SV-F pay band, and be prepared for varied shifts, including nights and federal holidays.