Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement program

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Little York, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Successful candidates bring solid judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience leading Transportation Security Officers or Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Ability to distribute workloads and train employees.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, weekends, and overtime when required.

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 management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision experience

Security operations

Shift coordination

Communication skills

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Little York, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Successful candidates bring solid judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.