Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; West Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Mason, WV, invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. The role focuses on leading screening operations and ensuring accuracy and consistency in TSA procedures.

STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and guide operations at checkpoints, with shift variations and potential overtime in a 24/7 environment. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility review for current TSA employees may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Mason, WV, invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. The role focuses on leading screening operations and ensuring accuracy and consistency in TSA procedures.

STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and guide operations at checkpoints, with shift variations and potential overtime in a 24/7 environment. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential for success.