Senior Transportation Security Leader: Manage Screenings

Transportation Security Jobs; Beaver (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Beaver, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead screening operations and manage staff across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership in fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory experience, be a U.S. citizen, and meet TSA medical and security standards.

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.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; able to obtain and maintain required background and security clearance.
• Must meet medical, drug screening, and security standards as part of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and checked-baggage 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, 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 Beaver, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead screening operations and manage staff across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership in fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory experience, be a U.S. citizen, and meet TSA medical and security standards.