Senior Airport Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cool Ridge, WV seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate passenger screening operations, supervise STSOs and Lead TSOs, and ensure consistent security procedures.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, staffing, and incidents; federal benefits accompany the appointment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must meet pay-band level SV-F and related eligibility.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Cool Ridge, WV seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate passenger screening operations, supervise STSOs and Lead TSOs, and ensure consistent security procedures.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, staffing, and incidents; federal benefits accompany the appointment.