Senior Transportation Security Leader – Ops & People

TSA Job Listings; Walton (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Walton, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage at airport checkpoints.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Eligibility includes standard TSA requirements and federal employment conditions.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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) in Walton, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage at airport checkpoints.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Eligibility includes standard TSA requirements and federal employment conditions.