Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Wallkill, NY, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring consistent security procedures across checkpoints.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national and ability to obtain security clearance.

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

Staff coordination

Security decision-making

Operational leadership

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Wallkill, NY, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring consistent security procedures across checkpoints.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving