Airport Security Supervisor - Lead Screening Operations

TSA Careers Center; Morrisdale (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Morrisdale, PA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screen operations and lead a team of officers. The role involves coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and ensuring procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have prior supervisory experience in security operations and be prepared for varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor (6 months min) in similar settings.
• Review eligibility and be a current TSA employee or eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Security operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Morrisdale, PA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screen operations and lead a team of officers. The role involves coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and ensuring procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have prior supervisory experience in security operations and be prepared for varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and overtime.