Senior Transportation Security Lead - Airport Screening

Transportation Security Jobs; Muir (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Muir, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of officers and oversee screening operations. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through routine and security-critical situations.

Candidates should have 1+ year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and at least 6 months in a lead role. Current TSA employees may be favored in the selection process.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees may be prioritized.

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

Team leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Muir, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of officers and oversee screening operations. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through routine and security-critical situations.

Candidates should have 1+ year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and at least 6 months in a lead role. Current TSA employees may be favored in the selection process.