Senior TSA Security Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Montrose (Susquehanna County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Montrose, PA seeks a supervisory TSA officer to oversee screening operations and coordinate staffing with airport partners.

The role requires leadership experience in security settings, with an emphasis on performance coaching, incident response, and strategic staff allocation. Applicants should understand federal requirements and be prepared for varied shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section for current TSA employees and apply accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and baggage 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.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Montrose, PA seeks a supervisory TSA officer to oversee screening operations and coordinate staffing with airport partners.

The role requires leadership experience in security settings, with an emphasis on performance coaching, incident response, and strategic staff allocation. Applicants should understand federal requirements and be prepared for varied shifts and overtime as needed.