Senior Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan (TSP)

Paid leave & federal holidays

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Arcade, NY is seeking a supervisory professional to oversee daily security operations at the checkpoint level.

This full-time role requires leading teams of Transportation Security Officers, coordinating shifts, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures. Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience and a commitment to federal safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Reviewing performance, training, and addressing routine workplace concerns.

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

Skills

Supervise teams

Team leadership

Schedule coordination

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Arcade, NY is seeking a supervisory professional to oversee daily security operations at the checkpoint level.

This full-time role requires leading teams of Transportation Security Officers, coordinating shifts, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures. Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience and a commitment to federal safety standards.