Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Operations Lead

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Williamsport invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. This federal role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Applicants must display sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience including workload distribution and training.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Williamsport invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. This federal role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and ensures security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Applicants must display sound judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.