Lead Transportation Security Officer — Supervisory TSA Role

Federal Security Job Resource; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Supervisory Transportation Security Officers oversee personnel and daily screening operations at airports. You will supervise Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Qualified candidates show judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Roles may require varied shifts, weekend work, and overtime as per the vacancy announcement.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Supervisory Transportation Security Officers oversee personnel and daily screening operations at airports. You will supervise Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Qualified candidates show judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Roles may require varied shifts, weekend work, and overtime as per the vacancy announcement.