Senior Transportation Security Officer - Leadership & Ops, Syracuse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Syracuse, NY. In this role you supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure screening procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have strong judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Night, weekend, and overtime work may be required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor (six months minimum).
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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 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 is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Syracuse, NY. In this role you supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure screening procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have strong judgment and clear communication, with the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. Night, weekend, and overtime work may be required.