Lead Transportation Security Officer — Security Ops Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Rowland, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening teams and oversee daily security operations at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, ensure procedures are followed, and respond to incidents with sound judgment.

This full-time role requires strong communication and the ability to lead during fast-moving security situations, with varied shifts

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience demonstrating knowledge and judgment to supervise transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many STSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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 Rowland, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening teams and oversee daily security operations at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, ensure procedures are followed, and respond to incidents with sound judgment.

This full-time role requires strong communication and the ability to lead during fast-moving security situations, with varied shifts