Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Limeport (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Limeport, PA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role involves leading a team of officers, overseeing screening operations, and coordinating staffing to ensure secure, efficient airport procedures.

The position requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor distributing workloads and training staff.
• Eligibility review of active TSA vacancy announcements may apply.

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 feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Limeport, PA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role involves leading a team of officers, overseeing screening operations, and coordinating staffing to ensure secure, efficient airport procedures.

The position requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency security situations.