Senior Transportation Security Lead — Screening Ops & Coaching

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

Job summary

TSA Careers Center seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at Vails Gate, NY. You will supervise TSOs and lead teams, coordinate coverage, and ensure security procedures are followed across passenger and baggage screening processes.

Candidates need supervisory security experience, as well as the ability to manage workloads, train staff, and respond to incidents, with flexibility for varying shifts and overtime as required by TSA.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Applicants should review eligibility and may be limited to current TSA employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observation.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Workload distribution

Coaching & feedback

Operational oversight

Job description

TSA Careers Center seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at Vails Gate, NY. You will supervise TSOs and lead teams, coordinate coverage, and ensure security procedures are followed across passenger and baggage screening processes.

Candidates need supervisory security experience, as well as the ability to manage workloads, train staff, and respond to incidents, with flexibility for varying shifts and overtime as required by TSA.