Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Harrisburg, PA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities to manage screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

The STSO will oversee passenger and baggage screening activities, assign workloads, and coordinate shifts while ensuring

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility and understand TSA employment requirements 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, 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

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Harrisburg, PA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities to manage screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

The STSO will oversee passenger and baggage screening activities, assign workloads, and coordinate shifts while ensuring