Lead Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Town of Alexander (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) for Alexander, NY. STSOs supervise officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out consistently.

Applicants must demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security personnel or similar role.
• Ability to manage shifting operations and staffing.

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

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) for Alexander, NY. STSOs supervise officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out consistently.

Applicants must demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.