Senior Transportation Security Officer - Lead, Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Montezuma, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams at screening checkpoints and baggage operations. Successful candidates will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and apply TSA procedures to maintain secure, efficient operations.

This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and disruptions.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience in distributing workloads, training staff, and evaluating performance.
• Eligibility considerations for current TSA employees may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger screening and baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staffing and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational data.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and law-enforcement when required.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Supervisory experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Montezuma, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams at screening checkpoints and baggage operations. Successful candidates will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and apply TSA procedures to maintain secure, efficient operations.

This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and disruptions.