Airport Security Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Folsom, PA, seeks a supervisor to oversee Transportation Security Officers and lead Transportation Security Officers in screening operations. The role involves assigning work, coordinating coverage, and making security decisions per TSA procedures.

Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varying shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations; must meet pay-band SV-F.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team lead, 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.

Skills

Supervision

Security operations

Shift work

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Folsom, PA, seeks a supervisor to oversee Transportation Security Officers and lead Transportation Security Officers in screening operations. The role involves assigning work, coordinating coverage, and making security decisions per TSA procedures.

Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varying shifts.