Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Wana (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in West Virginia seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the Wana airport. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures during routine and security incidents.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during fast-moving security situations. Expect varied shifts including mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should 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 TSA employees. Review the eligibility section of the active announcement.

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

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in West Virginia seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the Wana airport. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures during routine and security incidents.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during fast-moving security situations. Expect varied shifts including mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.