Lead TSA Security Supervisor — Operations & Team Leadership

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Breezewood, PA is seeking a supervisory role to oversee security screening operations and lead Transportation Security Officers. You will assign work, coach staff, and manage coverage across shifts to ensure smooth and secure airport processes.

The position emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and collaboration with airport stakeholders to maintain high security standards and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff Coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Breezewood, PA is seeking a supervisory role to oversee security screening operations and lead Transportation Security Officers. You will assign work, coach staff, and manage coverage across shifts to ensure smooth and secure airport processes.

The position emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and collaboration with airport stakeholders to maintain high security standards and efficient operations.