TSA Supervisory Officer — Lead Airport Security Ops

TSA Careers Center; Harrisburg (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Harrisburg, OH seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and supervise staff across checkpoints and baggage screening. You will coordinate staffing, direct Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, and ensure procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and rapid security situations, with eligibility for federal employment and notes on shift

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience related to TSA Officer roles and pay-band level.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees or eligible temporary TSA employees preferred.

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 and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staffing coordination

Communication

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Harrisburg, OH seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and supervise staff across checkpoints and baggage screening. You will coordinate staffing, direct Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, and ensure procedures are followed.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and rapid security situations, with eligibility for federal employment and notes on shift