Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Williamson, WV is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently. This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Duties include supervising crews, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, and

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Williamson, WV is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently. This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Duties include supervising crews, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, and