Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Nesquehoning, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints. The role requires coordinating staffing, guiding TSA procedures, and ensuring secure, efficient operations in a dynamic environment.

The position emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-stress situations, with shifts that may

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Nesquehoning, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints. The role requires coordinating staffing, guiding TSA procedures, and ensuring secure, efficient operations in a dynamic environment.

The position emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-stress situations, with shifts that may