Airport Screening Security Supervisor - Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Town of Westmoreland (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (Westmoreland, NY) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and teams. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening throughout shifts, assign workloads, and ensure procedures align with TSA standards.

Applicants typically have 1+ year in supervisory roles in security settings and at least 6 months in a leadership position.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for 6+ months.
• Current TSA eligibility or equivalent is common for vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage-screening operations.
• Assign work and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing.

Skills

Supervision

Staffing

Decision making

Communication

Incident response

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (Westmoreland, NY) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and teams. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening throughout shifts, assign workloads, and ensure procedures align with TSA standards.

Applicants typically have 1+ year in supervisory roles in security settings and at least 6 months in a leadership position.