Security Operations Supervisor — Lead Screening Teams

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Jenkinjones, WV, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures in dynamic security environments.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and emergency situations, while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Jenkinjones, WV, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures in dynamic security environments.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and emergency situations, while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.