Senior Transportation Security Officer Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Wanakena, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening teams and manage daily security operations at the airport. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through routine and emergent situations.

Position offers full-time hours, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and federal holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must successfully complete background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain security clearance as required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and be subject to testing.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.

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, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Wanakena, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) to lead screening teams and manage daily security operations at the airport. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through routine and emergent situations.

Position offers full-time hours, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and federal holidays.