Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Porter, OK seeks an STSO supervisor to manage Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign workloads, and coordinate staffing across shifts.

The role requires leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment to handle routine and emergency situations. TSA offers federal benefits and opportunities for advancement within a nationwide security framework.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Porter, OK seeks an STSO supervisor to manage Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign workloads, and coordinate staffing across shifts.

The role requires leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment to handle routine and emergency situations. TSA offers federal benefits and opportunities for advancement within a nationwide security framework.