Security Operations Leader – Transportation Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Richmondville, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee a team of officers at multiple checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and high-pressure security scenarios.

The position emphasizes leadership, staff coordination, and operational decision-making, with potential shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Citizenship: must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Richmondville, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee a team of officers at multiple checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and high-pressure security scenarios.

The position emphasizes leadership, staff coordination, and operational decision-making, with potential shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and