Senior TSA Supervisor — Airport Security Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams at Girard, PA. You will supervise officers, coordinate screenings, and guide daily operations to maintain security procedures and staffing coverage.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Work Leader/Team Leader or supervisor for at least 6 months.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams at Girard, PA. You will supervise officers, coordinate screenings, and guide daily operations to maintain security procedures and staffing coverage.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.