Airport Security Operations Supervisor — Lead TSO Oversight

TSA Job Listings; New Florence (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in New Florence, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams at one or more checkpoints, manage staffing, and uphold TSA procedures. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating operations, and delivering coaching and feedback.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement; many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees.

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

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in New Florence, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams at one or more checkpoints, manage staffing, and uphold TSA procedures. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating operations, and delivering coaching and feedback.