Lead Transportation Security Officer — Ops & Leadership

TSA Job Listings; Mount Bethel (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Bethel, PA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead screening operations and staff coordination. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to drive decisions in routine and high-pressure situations.

You may oversee one or more screening checkpoints, manage personnel rotations, and ensure TSA procedures are followed. This is a full-time position with varying shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employee or eligibility to apply as indicated by the vacancy.

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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information
• Review performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Bethel, PA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead screening operations and staff coordination. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to drive decisions in routine and high-pressure situations.

You may oversee one or more screening checkpoints, manage personnel rotations, and ensure TSA procedures are followed. This is a full-time position with varying shifts and overtime as needed.