Airport Security Operations Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; Town of Friendship (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Transportation subsidies

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Friendship, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, guiding security procedures, and making critical decisions under dynamic conditions.

Ideal candidates will have strong judgment, clear communication, and proven leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and 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, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Friendship, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, guiding security procedures, and making critical decisions under dynamic conditions.

Ideal candidates will have strong judgment, clear communication, and proven leadership abilities.