Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Town of Patterson (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Patterson, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints.

This federal role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, with shifts including early mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed. Eligible applicants should review the vacancy announcement for specific requirements and eligibility.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; check the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo screening
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations
• 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Patterson, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints.

This federal role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, with shifts including early mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed. Eligible applicants should review the vacancy announcement for specific requirements and eligibility.