Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Bishop, VA is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams at airport checkpoints. This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to direct daily operations across officers and lead officers.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign workloads, and respond to incidents, while ensuring TSA procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to work as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Careful review of the eligibility section of the active announcement is advised.

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

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Bishop, VA is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams at airport checkpoints. This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to direct daily operations across officers and lead officers.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign workloads, and respond to incidents, while ensuring TSA procedures are followed.