Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Overtime availability

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Beavertown, PA to lead screening operations and oversee a team of officers. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating rotations, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for 6 months minimum.
• Prior TSA or equivalent experience preferred; review eligibility in 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, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff supervision

Security operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Beavertown, PA to lead screening operations and oversee a team of officers. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating rotations, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.