Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Chadds Ford Township (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and manage passenger and baggage screening operations. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Applicants should have leadership experience in transportation-security settings and be prepared for varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the 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 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and manage passenger and baggage screening operations. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Applicants should have leadership experience in transportation-security settings and be prepared for varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.