Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Bridgeville, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review of eligibility section for current TSA employees before applying.

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, observation 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, checkpoint logs, incident reports and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Bridgeville, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine operations and fast-moving security situations.