Airport Security Lead — Supervise Screening Ops & Staff

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Waterfall, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead TSA staff. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and high‑pressure security situations.

Location is Waterfall, PA with fulltime appointment. Expect variable shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays per vacancy announcements.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility category for current TSA employees before applying.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Waterfall, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead TSA staff. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and high‑pressure security situations.

Location is Waterfall, PA with fulltime appointment. Expect variable shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays per vacancy announcements.