Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Helena, NY to lead screening operations and manage teams of Officers and Lead Officers at the assigned airport.

You will coordinate staffing, apply TSA procedures, and respond to security incidents, ensuring daily operations run smoothly while maintaining compliance with federal standards.

Applicants should have supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shifts, including nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security staff or similar teams.
• Familiarity with transportation security procedures and incidents.
• Ability to lead under routine and high-pressure situations.

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 seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Helena, NY to lead screening operations and manage teams of Officers and Lead Officers at the assigned airport.

You will coordinate staffing, apply TSA procedures, and respond to security incidents, ensuring daily operations run smoothly while maintaining compliance with federal standards.

Applicants should have supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shifts, including nights and holidays.