Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) in Kermit, WV, to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. This full-time role involves coordinating staffing, enforcing TSA procedures, and ensuring security procedures are applied consistently across checkpoints.

The position requires strong judgment and clear communication, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime depending on the

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations preferred.
• Ability to distribute workload and lead a team.
• Strong judgment and communication skills.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) in Kermit, WV, to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. This full-time role involves coordinating staffing, enforcing TSA procedures, and ensuring security procedures are applied consistently across checkpoints.

The position requires strong judgment and clear communication, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime depending on the