STS Lead: Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Folsom (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Woodlyn, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and manage workflow across shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status and eligibility for the required background checks.

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 staff rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Woodlyn, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and manage workflow across shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security