Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — TSA Ops

TSA Hiring Center; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Scranton, PA. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role calls for sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. The position may oversee one or more screening checkpoints and related activities at the assigned airport.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 and checkpoint disruptions.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision-making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Scranton, PA. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role calls for sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. The position may oversee one or more screening checkpoints and related activities at the assigned airport.