Lead Transportation Security Officer – Airport Security Leader

TSA Job Listings; Clarence Center (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Clarence Center, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate day-to-day operations at the airport. Strong leadership and decision-making skills are essential to ensure compliant, secure and efficient screening processes.

The role requires supervising multiple officers, coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and responding to incidents. Applicants should be U.S.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

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

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Clarence Center, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate day-to-day operations at the airport. Strong leadership and decision-making skills are essential to ensure compliant, secure and efficient screening processes.

The role requires supervising multiple officers, coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and responding to incidents. Applicants should be U.S.