Lead Transportation Security Supervisor - Federal Benefits

TSA Careers Center; West Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) for Red Creek, West Virginia. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing and enforcing TSA procedures to ensure efficient passenger and baggage screening.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

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 TSA employees.

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 rotations
• 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 Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) for Red Creek, West Virginia. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing and enforcing TSA procedures to ensure efficient passenger and baggage screening.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.