Senior Transportation Security Officer Lead – Airport Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Whitestone, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

These STSOs may supervise one or more checkpoints, schedule staff, respond to incidents, and work varying shifts including nights and federal holidays.

Qualifications

• Sound judgment and clear communication are essential.
• Experience leading security or screening teams is required.
• Ability to coordinate staffing and respond to incidents.

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, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Whitestone, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

These STSOs may supervise one or more checkpoints, schedule staff, respond to incidents, and work varying shifts including nights and federal holidays.