Lead Transportation Security Officer – Supervisory Role

Transportation Security Jobs; Washington Boro (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Washington Boro, PA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role involves coordinating staffing, guiding daily decisions, and ensuring consistent security procedures in fast-moving environments.

The appointment is full-time with shift variability, including nights, weekends, and federal holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team 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, 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, Department of Homeland Security in Washington Boro, PA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role involves coordinating staffing, guiding daily decisions, and ensuring consistent security procedures in fast-moving environments.

The appointment is full-time with shift variability, including nights, weekends, and federal holidays as required.