Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams at Holbrook screening operations. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring consistent application of security procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shifts, including overtime and holidays as required by federal schedules.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Minimum six months in a work leader, team leader, or supervisor role.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and monitor performance.

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 developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams at Holbrook screening operations. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring consistent application of security procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shifts, including overtime and holidays as required by federal schedules.