Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Howard, PA-based Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities with the Transportation Security Administration (DHS) involve leading Transportation Security Officers and overseeing passenger and baggage-screening operations. The role requires sound judgment and the ability to lead during routine and security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and at least six months as a work leader or supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor (minimum 6 months).
• Must review eligibility as 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, operational information, 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, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

leadership

supervision

security operations

Tools

TSA procedures

Job description

Howard, PA-based Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities with the Transportation Security Administration (DHS) involve leading Transportation Security Officers and overseeing passenger and baggage-screening operations. The role requires sound judgment and the ability to lead during routine and security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations and at least six months as a work leader or supervisor.