Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in MC Knightstown, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and teams. The role focuses on supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient airport screening.

The position emphasizes decision-making, leadership, and incident response, with responsibilities spanning employee development and operational improvements across multiple screening checkpoints as needed.

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.
• Current permanent or eligible TSA employee status may be required for many 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in MC Knightstown, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and teams. The role focuses on supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient airport screening.

The position emphasizes decision-making, leadership, and incident response, with responsibilities spanning employee development and operational improvements across multiple screening checkpoints as needed.