Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Lykens (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Lykens, PA. You will supervise a team at screening checkpoints, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include leading officers, managing operations, and coordinating with airport partners while navigating shift variations, overtime, and federal holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the 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, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Lykens, PA. You will supervise a team at screening checkpoints, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include leading officers, managing operations, and coordinating with airport partners while navigating shift variations, overtime, and federal holidays.