Lead Transportation Security Officer - Screenings Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mattituck, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to routine and emergency security situations, with eligibility tied to federal TSA vacancies. This is a full-time, on-site position in a fast-paced security environment.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically in roles such as Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Operational coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mattituck, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to routine and emergency security situations, with eligibility tied to federal TSA vacancies. This is a full-time, on-site position in a fast-paced security environment.