Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Stump Creek, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations and supervise a team of Officers and Lead Officers at the airport.

This full-time position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and ensure consistent application of procedures across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employee status or eligibility 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 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

Supervision

Staff coordination

Security operations

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Stump Creek, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations and supervise a team of Officers and Lead Officers at the airport.

This full-time position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and ensure consistent application of procedures across shifts.