Airport Security Supervisor – Lead TSO

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Verbank, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise staff, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign workloads, and coordinate coverage across shifts.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure 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.
• Review eligibility and meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.

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

Staff coordination

Decision making

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Verbank, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise staff, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign workloads, and coordinate coverage across shifts.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.