Airport Security Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Cooperstown (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid federal leave

Federal retirement program (Thrift-SBA

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cooperstown, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires leadership in routine operations and during security incidents, with duties including performance coaching, shift coordination, and cross-agency coordination at the airport

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary 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

Transportation Security Administration in Cooperstown, PA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires leadership in routine operations and during security incidents, with duties including performance coaching, shift coordination, and cross-agency coordination at the airport