Aviation Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Dravosburg (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Dravosburg, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations and lead teams. The role involves supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing and coverage, and ensuring security procedures are followed accurately under varying shift conditions.

This full-time federal position may require early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.

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 and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Dravosburg, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations and lead teams. The role involves supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing and coverage, and ensuring security procedures are followed accurately under varying shift conditions.

This full-time federal position may require early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime.