Senior Transportation Security Officer - Lead & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at Ransom, PA. The role emphasizes leadership, decision making, and strong communication while maintaining security standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating shifts, evaluating performance, and coordinating with airport and law-enforcement partners.

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.

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

Supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at Ransom, PA. The role emphasizes leadership, decision making, and strong communication while maintaining security standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating shifts, evaluating performance, and coordinating with airport and law-enforcement partners.