Senior Airport Screening Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Chestnut Ridge, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer Opportunities to manage screening operations and supervise officers at one or more screening points.

This role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime 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.

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 Chestnut Ridge, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer Opportunities to manage screening operations and supervise officers at one or more screening points.

This role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime as required.