Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Ridley Park (Delaware County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support (possible)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ridley Park, PA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and manage ongoing daily activities at the airport. You will supervise staff, coordinate shifts, and apply TSA procedures to secure passenger and baggage screening effectively.

The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and readiness to handle routine operations as well as fast-moving security situations, with

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.

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, instruction, and developmental 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 when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ridley Park, PA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and manage ongoing daily activities at the airport. You will supervise staff, coordinate shifts, and apply TSA procedures to secure passenger and baggage screening effectively.

The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and readiness to handle routine operations as well as fast-moving security situations, with