Airport Security Supervisor & Operations Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; Templeton (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Templeton, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to make quick security decisions; positions may require varied shifts, federal holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Templeton, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to make quick security decisions; positions may require varied shifts, federal holidays, and overtime.