Senior Transportation Security Lead — Screen Ops Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Valhalla, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and oversee ongoing passenger and baggage screening operations. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage priorities and respond to security incidents.

The position requires supervisory experience, willingness to work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security operations or other law-enforcement related teams.
• Leadership experience including workload distribution and coaching.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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 judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Valhalla, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and oversee ongoing passenger and baggage screening operations. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage priorities and respond to security incidents.

The position requires supervisory experience, willingness to work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and