Airport Security Supervisor & Team Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in East Millsboro, PA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead a team of officers and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. The role involves assigning work, coordinating rotations, and making security-based decisions in line with TSA procedures.

Eligible applicants must have 1+ year of supervisory experience in transportation-security settings, be a U.S.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of leadership or supervisory experience.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Willingness to work varying shifts and overtime as needed.
• Refer to official vacancy announcement for exact schedule.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching, feedback, and guidance.
• 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 and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Staffing coordination

Decision making

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in East Millsboro, PA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead a team of officers and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. The role involves assigning work, coordinating rotations, and making security-based decisions in line with TSA procedures.

Eligible applicants must have 1+ year of supervisory experience in transportation-security settings, be a U.S.