TSA Security Ops Supervisor - Entry Level

TSA Job Listings; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lehighton, PA, seeks qualified supervisors to lead Transportation Security Officers and ensure efficient screening operations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and demonstrate the ability to plan workloads, train staff, review performance, and respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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 and operational information.
• 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 and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lehighton, PA, seeks qualified supervisors to lead Transportation Security Officers and ensure efficient screening operations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and demonstrate the ability to plan workloads, train staff, review performance, and respond to incidents.