Airport TSA Supervisor — Lead Security Operations

Federal Screening Careers; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement plan (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Allentown, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead TSO teams and coordinate screening operations at the airport. The role requires making security-based decisions using TSA procedures and guiding daily activities to ensure efficient and compliant screening processes.

The position emphasizes leadership, effective communication, and the ability to respond swiftly to incidents or disruptions while coordinating with airport

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.
• The leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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 Allentown, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead TSO teams and coordinate screening operations at the airport. The role requires making security-based decisions using TSA procedures and guiding daily activities to ensure efficient and compliant screening processes.

The position emphasizes leadership, effective communication, and the ability to respond swiftly to incidents or disruptions while coordinating with airport