TSA Supervisory Officer – Lead Security Ops

TSA Careers Center; New Freeport (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in New Freeport, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at assigned checkpoints. The role involves supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

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.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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

Supervision

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in New Freeport, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at assigned checkpoints. The role involves supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.