Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Federal retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Nassau, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee security-screening operations and staff at the assigned airport. You will supervise officers, coordinate shifts, and respond to incidents while ensuring procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication to lead during routine operations and emergencies, with varied shift schedules and federal

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy before applying.

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 staff 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, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Nassau, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee security-screening operations and staff at the assigned airport. You will supervise officers, coordinate shifts, and respond to incidents while ensuring procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication to lead during routine operations and emergencies, with varied shift schedules and federal