Senior Transportation Security Supervisor & Team Lead

TSA Careers Center; Tunnelton (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Tunnelton, IN, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security screening operations and lead a team of officers. This full-time, on-site role reports to TSA leadership and requires coordinating with airport stakeholders.

The position emphasizes supervision, staffing decisions, and incident response, with a focus on sustaining efficient, safe operations in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility and ensure adherence to pay-band level in vacancy announcements.

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 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 workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Tunnelton, IN, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security screening operations and lead a team of officers. This full-time, on-site role reports to TSA leadership and requires coordinating with airport stakeholders.

The position emphasizes supervision, staffing decisions, and incident response, with a focus on sustaining efficient, safe operations in a federal environment.