Senior Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations at Ithaca, NY. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions to ensure consistent application of procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including overtime and varied shifts when required.

Qualifications

• 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, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations at Ithaca, NY. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions to ensure consistent application of procedures.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including overtime and varied shifts when required.