Senior Transportation Security Lead

TSA Careers Center; Athol Springs (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Athol Springs, NY is seeking a supervisory leader to oversee screening operations. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, assign work, monitor performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to maintain security and efficiency.

The role requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and the ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and manage routine concerns.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor, distributing workloads and training staff.
• Review eligibility section of the active TSA vacancy announcement before applying.

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, information, observation and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, 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

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Athol Springs, NY is seeking a supervisory leader to oversee screening operations. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, assign work, monitor performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to maintain security and efficiency.

The role requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and the ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and manage routine concerns.