Airport Security Supervisor — Lead TSO

Transportation Security Jobs; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Getzville, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure safe, efficient operations at assigned checkpoints.

You will supervise Officers, assign work, coordinate coverage, and respond to incidents while following TSA procedures. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-changing situations. This full-time position includes federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should 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

The Transportation Security Administration in Getzville, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure safe, efficient operations at assigned checkpoints.

You will supervise Officers, assign work, coordinate coverage, and respond to incidents while following TSA procedures. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-changing situations. This full-time position includes federal benefits.