TSA Supervisory Officer: Lead Screening & Operations

TSA Careers Center; Ellsworth (Washington County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Shift flexibility

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Ellsworth, PA invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. You will lead Screening Operations, supervise frontline officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints, with a focus on safe, efficient, and compliant security procedures.

Responsibilities include directing teams, reviewing performance, handling scheduling, and coordinating with airport partners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility to work for TSA and review of the active 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, 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

Decision making

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Ellsworth, PA invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. You will lead Screening Operations, supervise frontline officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints, with a focus on safe, efficient, and compliant security procedures.

Responsibilities include directing teams, reviewing performance, handling scheduling, and coordinating with airport partners.