Senior Airport Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Swain, NY, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations. The role involves supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions to ensure accurate and consistent procedures across shifts.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, preparing briefings and reports, and coordinating with stakeholders during security incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to train and develop staff and distribute workloads.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and eligible for 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and 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, law enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Swain, NY, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations. The role involves supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions to ensure accurate and consistent procedures across shifts.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, preparing briefings and reports, and coordinating with stakeholders during security incidents and emergencies.