Senior Transportation Security Officer – Ops & Leadership

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Wayland, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations and supervise officers. This full-time role involves coordinating staffing, guiding front-line decision-making, and upholding TSA procedures during routine and security-sensitive situations.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security or transportation-security operations and be prepared for

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience in supervision of security operations.
• Experience related to supervising transportation-security operations is preferred.
• Current TSA employment status may limit eligibility for some vacancies.

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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions
• 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

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Wayland, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations and supervise officers. This full-time role involves coordinating staffing, guiding front-line decision-making, and upholding TSA procedures during routine and security-sensitive situations.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security or transportation-security operations and be prepared for