Senior Transportation Security Leader – Screening Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Westtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Westtown, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and staff across checkpoints. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to direct teams in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review of eligibility requirements per the vacancy announcement.

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

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Westtown, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and staff across checkpoints. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to direct teams in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.