Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor: Career Growth

TSA Careers Center; Youngwood (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Youngwood, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing across shifts, with full-time appointment and a pay range of $25.00–$50.00 per hour. Refer to the official vacancy announcement for schedule details.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must meet required background investigation and security clearance.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional 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, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Youngwood, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing across shifts, with full-time appointment and a pay range of $25.00–$50.00 per hour. Refer to the official vacancy announcement for schedule details.