Airport Security Supervisor (TSA) – Lead Screening Teams

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ronks, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams at the airport. The role requires strong judgment and clear communication to manage routine and security incidents.

The position involves coordinating shifts, schedules, and coverage, with duties including performance feedback, drills, and liaising with airport stakeholders. Federal benefits and a 24/7 operation culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations; leadership ability; decision-making under pressure.

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 in Ronks, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams at the airport. The role requires strong judgment and clear communication to manage routine and security incidents.

The position involves coordinating shifts, schedules, and coverage, with duties including performance feedback, drills, and liaising with airport stakeholders. Federal benefits and a 24/7 operation culture are emphasized.