Senior Transportation Security Officer - Leadership & Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Craryville (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Craryville, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints and baggage screening.

You will assign work, coordinate rotations, apply TSA procedures, and provide coaching while maintaining security standards; travel and shifts may include nights, weekends, or holidays. This is a full-time federal position with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old when applying
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period
• Must remain available for duty during certain emergencies because this may be designated an Emergency Essential position

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Craryville, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints and baggage screening.

You will assign work, coordinate rotations, apply TSA procedures, and provide coaching while maintaining security standards; travel and shifts may include nights, weekends, or holidays. This is a full-time federal position with extensive benefits.