Lead / Supervisory Transportation Security Officer - Immediate OpeningsinPennington Gap

Transportation Security Jobs

Pennington Gap (VA)

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USD 34.000 - 69.000

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14 giorni+

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Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement plan and Thrift Savings

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

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Transportation Security Administration in Pennington Gap, VA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure TSA procedures are followed. The role involves coordinating staffing, directing daily operations, and making critical security decisions in fast-moving environments.

This full-time federal position offers pay of $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, SV-F band, with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave, retirement

Competenze

At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
Six months of prior work leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience as a TSA officer or lead TSA officer preferred.
Current TSA employee eligibility may apply.

Mansioni

Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.
Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate coverage.
Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Staff planning

Coaching

Security operations

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Supervisory Transportation Security Officer Opportunities in Pennington Gap

Supervisory Transportation Security Officers—or STSOs—manage the people and daily decisions behind airport passenger and baggage screening operations. They supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, address operational concerns, and help ensure that security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently. This role calls for sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during both routine operations and fast-moving security situations. STSOs may oversee one or more screening checkpoints, checked-baggage operations, or other transportation-security activities at the assigned airport.

Position Details

Location: Pennington Gap, VA
Employer: Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security
Pay: $25.00 - $50.00
Pay Band: SV-F
Appointment Type: Fulltime

Transportation-security operations may continue around the clock. Depending on the vacancy, supervisors may be required to work early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime. Refer to the official announcement for the exact work schedule.

What You May Do

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

Experience Requirements

Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations. Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor. This experience should demonstrate the ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns. The leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience. Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

General Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
Must be at least 18 years old when applying
Must successfully complete the required background investigation
Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable 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 certain emergencies because this may be designated an Emergency Essential position

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be capable of repeatedly lifting and carrying baggage or other items weighing up to 50 pounds
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
Must be able to walk up to two miles during a shift
Must be able to bend, lean, or squat during screening activities
Applicants must also meet the medical, hearing, vision, and color-perception standards required for security-screening work

Federal Benefits