Senior TSA Security Officer - Lead & Manage Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Gordon, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers at a checkpoint. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing and operations.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour depending on vacancy; fulltime appointment. Positions may require varied shifts, overtime, and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train staff, maintain records, and address workplace concerns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staff rotations
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and situational judgment
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Security procedures

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Gordon, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers at a checkpoint. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing and operations.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour depending on vacancy; fulltime appointment. Positions may require varied shifts, overtime, and holiday coverage.