Airport Security Operations Leader TSA Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Radnor Township (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Other benefits

TSA supervisory process prep

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Radnor, OH is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams and oversee screening operations across passenger, baggage, and cargo channels. You will assign workloads, supervise staff, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure security and efficiency.

The role requires prior supervisory security experience, with the ability to make on-the-spot decisions per TSA procedures, coach teams, and manage performance while addressing workplace concerns.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility for current TSA vacancies and follow the official announcement for pay bands.

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

Leadership

Supervision

Team coordination

Coaching

Decision making

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Radnor, OH is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams and oversee screening operations across passenger, baggage, and cargo channels. You will assign workloads, supervise staff, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure security and efficiency.

The role requires prior supervisory security experience, with the ability to make on-the-spot decisions per TSA procedures, coach teams, and manage performance while addressing workplace concerns.