Airport Security Leader: Supervise & Optimize Screening

TSA Careers Center; Town of Mendon (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Mendon, NY. You will supervise officers, coordinate passenger and baggage screening operations, and lead teams to ensure security procedures are followed accurately under varying shifts.

This role requires sound judgment and clear communication to act decisively in routine and high-pressure situations, overseeing multiple screening checkpoints or related activities at the assigned airport.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• 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, 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

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Mendon, NY. You will supervise officers, coordinate passenger and baggage screening operations, and lead teams to ensure security procedures are followed accurately under varying shifts.

This role requires sound judgment and clear communication to act decisively in routine and high-pressure situations, overseeing multiple screening checkpoints or related activities at the assigned airport.