Strategic TSA Supervisor: Lead Screening Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Little Birch, WV is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations and guide a team of officers across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Fulltime, on-site with a typical schedule including mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and 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 Little Birch, WV is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations and guide a team of officers across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Fulltime, on-site with a typical schedule including mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed.