Senior TSA Security Operations Leader

TSA Careers Center; Hansford (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hansford, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires strong judgment, leadership, and coordination across shifts and checkpoints.

The position emphasizes supervision of officers, adherence to TSA procedures, and collaboration with airport stakeholders. Applicants should meet experience requirements and be prepared for varied work schedules.

Qualifications

• Requires 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.
• Carefully review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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

Clear communication

Sound judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Hansford, WV seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires strong judgment, leadership, and coordination across shifts and checkpoints.

The position emphasizes supervision of officers, adherence to TSA procedures, and collaboration with airport stakeholders. Applicants should meet experience requirements and be prepared for varied work schedules.