Senior Transportation Security Operations Leader

TSA Job Listings; Lemont (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lemont, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and coordination with airport stakeholders.

The position involves managing shifts, enforcing procedures, and responding to security incidents. Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be able to work varied schedules as needed at

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Candidates should review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement; many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees.

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 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 emergencies
• 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 ability

Clear communication

Sound judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lemont, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and coordination with airport stakeholders.

The position involves managing shifts, enforcing procedures, and responding to security incidents. Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be able to work varied schedules as needed at