Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Retirement program (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (Duquesne, PA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the airport. Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating passenger and baggage screening, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures under varying shifts and federal holidays.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and proven ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

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.
• Vacancies may be limited to current permanent or eligible 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, information, observation and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and 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
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (Duquesne, PA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the airport. Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating passenger and baggage screening, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures under varying shifts and federal holidays.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and proven ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.