Senior TSA Security Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Tafton (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Tafton, PA. The role oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, manages staffing, and ensures procedures are followed with clear, decisive leadership.

Candidates should have experience supervising security teams, strong judgment, and the ability to coordinate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Specialized security experience supervising screening operations.
• At least six months in a work leader/supervisor role.
• U.S. citizen or national; eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, 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 performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Tafton, PA. The role oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, manages staffing, and ensures procedures are followed with clear, decisive leadership.

Candidates should have experience supervising security teams, strong judgment, and the ability to coordinate with airport stakeholders.