Senior Transportation Security Lead — Airport Ops

TSA Careers Center; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits including health, eye

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program and Thrift Savings

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Owego, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing at the assigned checkpoint(s).

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to make security-based decisions. You may work early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have 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

The Transportation Security Administration in Owego, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing at the assigned checkpoint(s).

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to make security-based decisions. You may work early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime as needed.