Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; New Cumberland (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in New Cumberland, WV seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, assign work, and oversee checkpoint performance.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents; roles may include early mornings, overnights, weekends, or overtime per vacancy. Salary range 25.00–50.00 per hour.

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.

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

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in New Cumberland, WV seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, assign work, and oversee checkpoint performance.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents; roles may include early mornings, overnights, weekends, or overtime per vacancy. Salary range 25.00–50.00 per hour.