Senior TSA Supervisor — Lead Security Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Philadelphia is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and security situations.

These full-time positions require coordinating staffing, implementing TSA procedures, and delivering timely operational briefings amid fast-moving environments.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.

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, operational information, observation, and professional 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 emergency situations
• 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Philadelphia is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and security situations.

These full-time positions require coordinating staffing, implementing TSA procedures, and delivering timely operational briefings amid fast-moving environments.