Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Havertown, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, assign work, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and baggage areas. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and security incidents.

Typical duties include overseeing passenger screening, coordinating rotations, reviewing performance, preparing incident reports, and liaising with

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Operations oversight

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Havertown, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, assign work, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and baggage areas. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and security incidents.

Typical duties include overseeing passenger screening, coordinating rotations, reviewing performance, preparing incident reports, and liaising with