Strategic Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

TSA Careers Center is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Lenore, WV. The role requires leading officers, coordinating staffing, and managing routine and emergency security procedures.

Applicants should have proven supervisory experience and the ability to make quick, TSA-aligned decisions. The position is full-time, with shift variability and federal benefits typical for TSA roles.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• 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 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 and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Communication

Job description

TSA Careers Center is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Lenore, WV. The role requires leading officers, coordinating staffing, and managing routine and emergency security procedures.

Applicants should have proven supervisory experience and the ability to make quick, TSA-aligned decisions. The position is full-time, with shift variability and federal benefits typical for TSA roles.