Senior TSA Supervisor: Airport Security Lead

TSA Job Listings; New Florence (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in New Florence, PA. You will lead screening operations, supervise officers, assign workloads, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure secure, efficient screening across checkpoints and baggage handling.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience including supervising teams and coordinating workloads.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and monitor performance.
• Eligible current TSA employees may have priority for vacancies.

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 employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in New Florence, PA. You will lead screening operations, supervise officers, assign workloads, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure secure, efficient screening across checkpoints and baggage handling.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.