Senior Transportation Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisor to oversee Transportation Security Officers in Woodmere, NY. The role requires directing screening operations, assigning work, and responding to incidents while coordinating with airport partners and TSA leadership.

Applicants should have prior supervisory experience in security operations and meet the federal general conditions of employment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisor to oversee Transportation Security Officers in Woodmere, NY. The role requires directing screening operations, assigning work, and responding to incidents while coordinating with airport partners and TSA leadership.

Applicants should have prior supervisory experience in security operations and meet the federal general conditions of employment.