Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Jeannette, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage daily staffing decisions at the airport level.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations while coordinating with various stakeholders and ensuring procedures are followed accurately.

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.
• Eligibility often 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, 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

TSA Careers Center in Jeannette, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage daily staffing decisions at the airport level.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations while coordinating with various stakeholders and ensuring procedures are followed accurately.