Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Beaver Falls, PA, is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead TSA teams across screening operations. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide daily security decisions in fast-moving situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security leadership experience, be a U.S. citizen or national, and be able to obtain the necessary clearances.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor is typically required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain a security clearance.
• Must pass background checks and meet TSA medical/physical standards.

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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Beaver Falls, PA, is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead TSA teams across screening operations. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide daily security decisions in fast-moving situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security leadership experience, be a U.S. citizen or national, and be able to obtain the necessary clearances.