Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Paxinos (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

TSA Careers Center is hiring a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Paxinos, PA. The role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing and daily screening operations at the assigned airport.

The position requires leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication, with shifts including mornings, evenings, overtime, and weekends as needed. Strong TSA procedure knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires 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.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement for current TSA employees eligibility.

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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee/workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision-making

Clear communication

Tools

TSA procedures

Job description

TSA Careers Center is hiring a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Paxinos, PA. The role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing and daily screening operations at the assigned airport.

The position requires leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication, with shifts including mornings, evenings, overtime, and weekends as needed. Strong TSA procedure knowledge is essential.