STS Supervisor: Lead Airport Screening & Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Eagles Mere (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Eagles Mere, PA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee various screening activities, and coordinate staffing to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain a 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 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

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Eagles Mere, PA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and staff. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee various screening activities, and coordinate staffing to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.