Airport Security Supervisor: Lead & Coordinate Screenings

Transportation Security Jobs; Model City (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Model City, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment.

This role requires strong communication, ability to manage incidents, and readiness for varied shifts. Primary duties include overseeing checkpoint operations, preparing briefings, and improving scheduling and efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor for 6+ months.
• Current TSA employee status may be required; review eligibility.

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Supervisory experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Model City, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment.

This role requires strong communication, ability to manage incidents, and readiness for varied shifts. Primary duties include overseeing checkpoint operations, preparing briefings, and improving scheduling and efficiency.