Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Lead Airport Screening

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Prompton, PA. The role involves overseeing screening operations, directing staff, and coordinating with airport stakeholders to ensure security procedures are followed.

Ideal candidates have extensive supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and can make rapid, informed decisions under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility may require current permanent or eligible TSA employee status.

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
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and 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 emergencies
• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Prompton, PA. The role involves overseeing screening operations, directing staff, and coordinating with airport stakeholders to ensure security procedures are followed.

Ideal candidates have extensive supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and can make rapid, informed decisions under pressure.