Senior TSA Security Supervisor – Lead & Protect Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Nescopeck (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Nescopeck, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise both daily routines and fast-moving security situations.

STSO positions may oversee passenger and baggage screening, coordinate rotations, and collaborate with aviation partners and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have six months of work-leadership or supervisory experience distributing workloads and coaching staff.
• Must meet pay-band level and job-specific eligibility as stated in the vacancy announcement.

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, information, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Security procedures

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Nescopeck, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise both daily routines and fast-moving security situations.

STSO positions may oversee passenger and baggage screening, coordinate rotations, and collaborate with aviation partners and law enforcement.