Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Resource; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at Ten Mile, TN. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Ideal candidates have proven supervisory experience, strong judgment, and the ability to direct operations under routine and high-pressure conditions.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at Ten Mile, TN. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Ideal candidates have proven supervisory experience, strong judgment, and the ability to direct operations under routine and high-pressure conditions.