Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transport Security Administration (TSA) in Newburg, WV, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and supervise TSA officers. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and coordination across shifts and checkpoints.

The position requires experience in supervising security operations, strong judgment, and clear communication. It includes varied shifts, overtime, and federal employment benefits.

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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

Transport Security Administration (TSA) in Newburg, WV, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and supervise TSA officers. The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and coordination across shifts and checkpoints.

The position requires experience in supervising security operations, strong judgment, and clear communication. It includes varied shifts, overtime, and federal employment benefits.