Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Danville (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program

Flexible spending accounts

Career-development opportunities

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Danville, WV is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead teams at one or more screening checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate schedules, review performance, and respond to incidents to maintain secure airport operations.

The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine operations and fast-moving security situations with TSA procedures. This is a fulltime, on-site opportunity in Danville, WV.

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 also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• The leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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

TSA Careers Center in Danville, WV is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead teams at one or more screening checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate schedules, review performance, and respond to incidents to maintain secure airport operations.

The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine operations and fast-moving security situations with TSA procedures. This is a fulltime, on-site opportunity in Danville, WV.