Lead Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Lenore (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lenore, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of TSOs and Lead TSOs. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and the ability to guide daily security decisions across screening checkpoints.

Candidates should be prepared for varied shifts, overtime, and working in fast-moving security environments.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers or Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Ability to assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations.
• Proven ability to make security-based decisions and provide coaching.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, baggage, or cargo screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lenore, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of TSOs and Lead TSOs. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and the ability to guide daily security decisions across screening checkpoints.

Candidates should be prepared for varied shifts, overtime, and working in fast-moving security environments.