Senior Transportation Screening Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hico, WV seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations and supervise officers at one or more checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, assign work, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates should display sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible 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 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

Team leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Hico, WV seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations and supervise officers at one or more checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, assign work, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates should display sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.