Airport Security Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Lindenhurst, NY, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate staffing.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine operations and fast-moving security incidents, with shifts including early mornings or overnights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

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

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

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Lindenhurst, NY, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate staffing.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine operations and fast-moving security incidents, with shifts including early mornings or overnights and weekends as needed.