Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in College Point, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures across checkpoints and baggage operations.

Requirements include at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership abilities, with availability for varying shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility for the vacancy per TSA rules.

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 staff rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in College Point, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures across checkpoints and baggage operations.

Requirements include at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership abilities, with availability for varying shifts and overtime as needed.