Senior TSA Screening Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; New Salem (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in New Salem, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and six months of leadership work; eligibility and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in supervising transportation security operations (at least 1 year).
• Leadership experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor (at least 6 months).
• Must meet eligibility and security requirements per TSA 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 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 (TSA) in New Salem, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and six months of leadership work; eligibility and background checks apply.