Airport Transportation Security Supervisor (STS)

Transportation Security Jobs; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lakewood, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage handling. The role demands strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and at least six months as a work leader.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Current TSA employment eligibility or qualification may apply.

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

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lakewood, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage handling. The role demands strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and at least six months as a work leader.