Senior TSA Supervisor - Lead Transportation Security Ops

TSA Careers Center; Ridgway (Elk County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Ridgway, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate security screening operations. Duties include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and coordinating staffing to ensure smooth, secure airport operations.

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

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to coordinate staffing and coverage across checkpoints or areas.
• Proven decision-making using TSA procedures and operational information.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and law enforcement when required.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Ridgway, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate security screening operations. Duties include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and coordinating staffing to ensure smooth, secure airport operations.

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