Senior Transportation Security Lead - Screenings & Team

TSA Careers Center; East Springfield (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in East Springfield, PA, is seeking a supervisory role to oversee Transportation Security Officers and lead screening operations. The position involves assigning work, monitoring performance, and coordinating with airport partners.

A background in security leadership is required. Eligible applicants typically have experience supervising security operations and a demonstrated ability to manage workloads, train staff, and respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Scheduling & workload management

Decision making under security

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in East Springfield, PA, is seeking a supervisory role to oversee Transportation Security Officers and lead screening operations. The position involves assigning work, monitoring performance, and coordinating with airport partners.

A background in security leadership is required. Eligible applicants typically have experience supervising security operations and a demonstrated ability to manage workloads, train staff, and respond to incidents.