Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; North River (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee daily screening operations at North River, NY. You will supervise a team of officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are carried out accurately and consistently under pressure.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents. Shift work, overtime, and weekends may be required as detailed in the official vacancy.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy before applying.

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

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staffing coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee daily screening operations at North River, NY. You will supervise a team of officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure TSA procedures are carried out accurately and consistently under pressure.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents. Shift work, overtime, and weekends may be required as detailed in the official vacancy.