Lead Transportation Security Officer — Elevate Screening

TSA Careers Center; Fleetwood (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Fleetwood, PA seeks a supervisory leader to oversee screening operations and lead Transportation Security Officers. You will assign work, manage performance, and coordinate with airport partners to ensure secure and efficient operations.

Applicants should have proven supervisory experience in security operations and be able to work variable shifts. This role requires a U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period
• Must remain available for duty during certain emergencies because this may be designated an Emergency Essential position

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 (TSA) in Fleetwood, PA seeks a supervisory leader to oversee screening operations and lead Transportation Security Officers. You will assign work, manage performance, and coordinate with airport partners to ensure secure and efficient operations.

Applicants should have proven supervisory experience in security operations and be able to work variable shifts. This role requires a U.S.