Senior Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Tuition support and transportation/sub

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Hillsdale, IN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA eligibility or equivalent is typically required for vacancies.

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

Decision-making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Hillsdale, IN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed