Airport Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, and coordinate staffing while applying TSA procedures and sound judgment.

Role requires willingness to work varying shifts, frequent overtime, and the ability to respond to security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer preferred.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 in the United States seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, and coordinate staffing while applying TSA procedures and sound judgment.

Role requires willingness to work varying shifts, frequent overtime, and the ability to respond to security incidents.