Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead Screening Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Forest Hill, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate daily screening operations at the airport. You will supervise TSA officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and ensure procedures are followed consistently and accurately.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during both routine operations and security incidents.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and obtain security clearance.

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

Decision making

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Forest Hill, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate daily screening operations at the airport. You will supervise TSA officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and ensure procedures are followed consistently and accurately.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during both routine operations and security incidents.