STSO Supervisor: Lead Transportation Security Ops

TSA Job Listings; Moundsville (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Moundsville, WV, seeks an STSO to supervise security staff and oversee screening operations. The role includes coordinating shifts, ensuring compliance with TSA procedures, and maintaining performance standards.

Full-time appointment with varying schedules may apply. The STSO will lead a team across screening checkpoints and related activities, making quick, security-driven decisions and communicating effectively with airport partners and leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead TSO and meets pay-band level.
• At least 6 months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance, and address concerns.
• Leadership experience may coincide with specialized security experience.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.
• Review eligibility in the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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 available information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to procedures, staffing plans, and operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Operational supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Moundsville, WV, seeks an STSO to supervise security staff and oversee screening operations. The role includes coordinating shifts, ensuring compliance with TSA procedures, and maintaining performance standards.

Full-time appointment with varying schedules may apply. The STSO will lead a team across screening checkpoints and related activities, making quick, security-driven decisions and communicating effectively with airport partners and leadership.