Senior STSO — Lead Screening & Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Burlington Flats, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee frontline officers. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination, and decision-making in security contexts.

The position requires one year of specialized experience in transportation-security supervision and at least six months in a leadership capacity. Detailed schedules and federal benefits apply for full-time appointment.

Qualifications

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

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 and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Burlington Flats, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee frontline officers. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination, and decision-making in security contexts.

The position requires one year of specialized experience in transportation-security supervision and at least six months in a leadership capacity. Detailed schedules and federal benefits apply for full-time appointment.