Senior Transportation Security Leader — Screenings & Staffing

Transportation Security Jobs; Bushkill Township (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Bushkill, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate TSA screening operations across checkpoints and baggage handling. The role emphasizes applying TSA procedures, managing staffing, and guiding teams during routine and incident-driven scenarios.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and a minimum six months in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current or eligible TSA employee status may be required 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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Approve leaves and address routine 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, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Staffing

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Bushkill, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate TSA screening operations across checkpoints and baggage handling. The role emphasizes applying TSA procedures, managing staffing, and guiding teams during routine and incident-driven scenarios.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and a minimum six months in a leadership role.