Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Village of Ardsley (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Ardsley, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations and lead a team of officers across checkpoint and baggage screening duties.

The role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate staffing, assign work, and communicate effectively during routine and high-pressure security situations. Full-time employment with federal benefits is offered.

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 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

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Ardsley, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations and lead a team of officers across checkpoint and baggage screening duties.

The role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate staffing, assign work, and communicate effectively during routine and high-pressure security situations. Full-time employment with federal benefits is offered.