Airport Security Supervisor — Lead Transportation Officers

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Montrose, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staffing at one or more checkpoints. You will coordinate with airport partners and ensure procedures are applied consistently under varying security conditions.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Current TSA employees may have eligibility preferences.

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, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Montrose, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staffing at one or more checkpoints. You will coordinate with airport partners and ensure procedures are applied consistently under varying security conditions.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.