Senior TSA Security Supervisor – Lead Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Prompton, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at airport checkpoints. The role emphasizes leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication to ensure accurate and consistent security procedures.

As a full-time position, STSOs may work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national; background investigation and security clearance requirements.

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 and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observations.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Prompton, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at airport checkpoints. The role emphasizes leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication to ensure accurate and consistent security procedures.

As a full-time position, STSOs may work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime.