Senior Transportation Security Officer – Team Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Millville, PA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and manage screening operations across assigned checkpoints. The role requires overseeing Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing and coverage, and making security-based decisions in accordance with TSA procedures.

The position emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency security situations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor distributing workloads and training staff.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status as required.
• Careful review of eligibility per active 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Millville, PA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and manage screening operations across assigned checkpoints. The role requires overseeing Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing and coverage, and making security-based decisions in accordance with TSA procedures.

The position emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency security situations.