Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead & Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Yorklyn, DE, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead checkpoint operations and oversee security staff. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You may oversee one or more screening checkpoints and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Leadership experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.

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 Yorklyn, DE, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead checkpoint operations and oversee security staff. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You may oversee one or more screening checkpoints and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.