Lead TSA Screening Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Newton (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking qualified applicants for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Newton, WV. This on-site role oversees screening operations and leads teams to ensure continuity and security at the airport.

The position emphasizes leadership, judgment, and coordination with stakeholders, with shifts including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation security operations.
• Ability to lead teams and distribute workloads effectively.
• Strong communication and judgment under security procedures.

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

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking qualified applicants for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Newton, WV. This on-site role oversees screening operations and leads teams to ensure continuity and security at the airport.

The position emphasizes leadership, judgment, and coordination with stakeholders, with shifts including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.