Senior Transportation Security Officer - Lead & Screen Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Wellness programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Ranson, WV. This role leads security screening teams, oversees checkpoint operations, and ensures adherence to TSA procedures during routine and emergency situations.

Applicants typically have at least one year supervising security operations and at least six months in a leadership role.

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.
• Eligibility guidance depends on TSA vacancy announcement.

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

Staffing coordination

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Ranson, WV. This role leads security screening teams, oversees checkpoint operations, and ensures adherence to TSA procedures during routine and emergency situations.

Applicants typically have at least one year supervising security operations and at least six months in a leadership role.