Airport Security Operations Lead – Transportation Screening

Transportation Security Jobs; Alburtis (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Alburtis, PA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations, and at least six months as a team leader.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must meet pay-band level and have at least six months in a leadership role.
• Review eligibility section of 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 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

Skills

Staff supervision

Operations coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Alburtis, PA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations, and at least six months as a team leader.