Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Pipersville, PA to supervise screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and ensure procedures are applied consistently.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the official vacancy announcement.

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, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Pipersville, PA to supervise screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and ensure procedures are applied consistently.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to work varied shifts.