Airport Security Supervisor (TSA) – Lead & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Pleasant Unity, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures to maintain security standards.

The role requires strong judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as work leader or supervisor; ability to distribute workloads and coach staff.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees or those eligible for TSA roles.

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

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Pleasant Unity, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures to maintain security standards.

The role requires strong judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.