Senior Transportation Security Lead — Supervisory Officer

TSA Careers Center; Mabscott (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime eligibility

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Mabscott, WV. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and guide daily screening operations, ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

This full-time role requires leadership, the ability to respond to security incidents, and strong teamwork.

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.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy before applying; current TSA employees may have priority.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, 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 performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Mabscott, WV. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and guide daily screening operations, ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

This full-time role requires leadership, the ability to respond to security incidents, and strong teamwork.