Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Rye, NY (though posted as Rye, NH in some outlets) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening teams. The role focuses on managing passenger and baggage screening, ensuring consistent security procedures, and guiding frontline officers during routine and high-pressure situations.

The STSO will supervise multiple screening stations, oversee staffing rotations, and liaise with TSA leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a supervisor or team lead within security operations.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work as required by TSA

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the assigned checkpoint.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staffing and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Prepare briefings and incident reports for management.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Rye, NY (though posted as Rye, NH in some outlets) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening teams. The role focuses on managing passenger and baggage screening, ensuring consistent security procedures, and guiding frontline officers during routine and high-pressure situations.

The STSO will supervise multiple screening stations, oversee staffing rotations, and liaise with TSA leadership.