Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Buffalo, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead a team of Officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, making security decisions, and communicating effectively across teams to ensure procedures are followed.

The position emphasizes leadership, operational oversight, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies while aligning with 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.

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

Skills

Supervision

Staff coordination

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Buffalo, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead a team of Officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, making security decisions, and communicating effectively across teams to ensure procedures are followed.

The position emphasizes leadership, operational oversight, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies while aligning with federal safety standards.