Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sharon, PA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage personnel across checkpoints and baggage screening. This role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants must have relevant supervisory experience and meet the pay-band and eligibility requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement.

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.
• Review eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Sharon, PA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage personnel across checkpoints and baggage screening. This role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants must have relevant supervisory experience and meet the pay-band and eligibility requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement.