Senior Transportation Security Lead - Supervisory TSA

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, based in Shelocta, PA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, assign work, and coordinate coverage.

The role requires prior supervisory or lead experience, the ability to handle security incidents, and coordination with airport partners and TSA leadership.

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; ability to distribute workloads and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Security operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, based in Shelocta, PA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, assign work, and coordinate coverage.

The role requires prior supervisory or lead experience, the ability to handle security incidents, and coordination with airport partners and TSA leadership.