Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Orwell, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and related activities. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security and at least six months as a work

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Orwell, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and related activities. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security and at least six months as a work