TSA Security Supervisor: Lead Teams & Protect Transit

TSA Careers Center; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Myerstown, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and oversee teams across passenger and baggage security functions.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security events. Expect shift work and potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Clear communication

Supervisory experience

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Myerstown, PA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and oversee teams across passenger and baggage security functions.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security events. Expect shift work and potential overtime as needed.