Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (TSO)

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

Job summary

Charles Town, WV-based Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities at the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing to keep security procedures accurate and consistent.

Positions can include irregular shifts, weekends, and overtime.

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 also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Charles Town, WV-based Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities at the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. STSOs supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing to keep security procedures accurate and consistent.

Positions can include irregular shifts, weekends, and overtime.