Lead Transportation Security Officer – Team Leader & Operations Coach

TSA Careers Center; New London Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration at Lincoln University, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening operations and coordinate staff across checkpoints and related activities. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and rapid response to security situations.

Applicants should have 1+ year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and at least 6 months of leading teams, with duties including coaching, performance reviews, and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• 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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Staffing coordination

Decision making

Security procedures knowledge

Job description

Transportation Security Administration at Lincoln University, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening operations and coordinate staff across checkpoints and related activities. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and rapid response to security situations.

Applicants should have 1+ year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and at least 6 months of leading teams, with duties including coaching, performance reviews, and