Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (STS) - Lead Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Sutton (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sutton, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise officers at one or more checkpoints. The role oversees passenger and baggage screening, assigns work, and coordinates staffing and coverage to maintain secure and efficient operations.

The position requires experience in coordinating security procedures, reviewing performance, and handling incidents, with eligibility for federal benefits and varied

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 have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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 in Sutton, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise officers at one or more checkpoints. The role oversees passenger and baggage screening, assigns work, and coordinates staffing and coverage to maintain secure and efficient operations.

The position requires experience in coordinating security procedures, reviewing performance, and handling incidents, with eligibility for federal benefits and varied