TSA Supervisory Officer – Security Screening Leader

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

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Chester, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and ensure compliant screening operations. The role oversees passenger and baggage screening at the assigned airport and requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and security situations.

Applicants typically need at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security supervision, with related leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.

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

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Chester, PA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and ensure compliant screening operations. The role oversees passenger and baggage screening at the assigned airport and requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and security situations.

Applicants typically need at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security supervision, with related leadership experience.