Lead Transportation Security Officer - Screening Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan)

Flexible spending accounts

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Brookhaven, PA, is seeking a supervisory role overseeing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. The position involves managing screening operations, assigning work, and coordinating rotations to ensure efficient coverage.

Candidates should have at least a year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and a track record of coaching staff, with eligibility reviewed in the official vacancy

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least 6 months.
• Review the eligibility section of the active announcement before applying.

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 Brookhaven, PA, is seeking a supervisory role overseeing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. The position involves managing screening operations, assigning work, and coordinating rotations to ensure efficient coverage.

Candidates should have at least a year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and a track record of coaching staff, with eligibility reviewed in the official vacancy