Airport Security Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Confluence (Somerset County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Federal retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Confluence, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0). You will lead Security Officers, coordinate screening operations, and make security decisions to ensure accurate and consistent procedures across shifts.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple screening checkpoints and related activities at the airport.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience showing workload distribution, training, and performance monitoring.
• Review of eligibility and pay-band requirements per the vacancy.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Confluence, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0). You will lead Security Officers, coordinate screening operations, and make security decisions to ensure accurate and consistent procedures across shifts.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple screening checkpoints and related activities at the airport.