Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Airport Screening Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Eleanor, WV, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across multiple checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions using TSA procedures.

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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, Department of Homeland Security, in Eleanor, WV, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across multiple checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions using TSA procedures.