Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Rochester, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations at assigned checkpoints. You will supervise Officers, oversee baggage screening, and ensure procedures are applied consistently under pressure.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to make quick, sound decisions in evolving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• 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 and checked baggage screening operations.
• Coordinate staffing and coverage across shifts and checkpoints.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Prepare briefings, incident reports, and management communications.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Security operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Rochester, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations at assigned checkpoints. You will supervise Officers, oversee baggage screening, and ensure procedures are applied consistently under pressure.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to make quick, sound decisions in evolving security situations.