Senior STSO Supervisor - Transportation Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Buffalo, OH, to lead frontline screening teams and coordinate daily operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign workloads, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to respond to incidents, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive performance through coaching and planning.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Experience with TSA procedures and staffing coordination.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 and available information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine 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.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Buffalo, OH, to lead frontline screening teams and coordinate daily operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign workloads, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to respond to incidents, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive performance through coaching and planning.