TSA Supervisory Security Officer — Lead & Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Lawrenceville (Tioga County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lawrenceville, PA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across routine and high‑stress security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating rotations, conducting performance feedback, and handling incidents.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to roles like Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet pay-band level.
• Leadership experience may be gained during same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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, information, observation and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lawrenceville, PA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across routine and high‑stress security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating rotations, conducting performance feedback, and handling incidents.