Senior Transportation Security Officer – Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Reading, PA. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate coverage in a fast-moving security environment.

Applicants must have experience in supervising transportation-security operations and meet the leadership requirements described in the vacancy.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialised experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy before applying.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgement.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Reading, PA. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate coverage in a fast-moving security environment.

Applicants must have experience in supervising transportation-security operations and meet the leadership requirements described in the vacancy.