Security Operations Supervisor – Transportation Screening

Transportation Security Jobs; Town of Manlius (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Federal retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Fayetteville, NY, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage personnel across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Applicants should have prior supervisory security experience, meet eligibility requirements, and be prepared for varying shifts,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months in a leadership role.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as specialized security experience.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Fayetteville, NY, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage personnel across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Applicants should have prior supervisory security experience, meet eligibility requirements, and be prepared for varying shifts,