Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in New York is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the Waccabuc facility. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions to maintain accurate security procedures.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with shifts including mornings, evenings,

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current permanent or eligible TSA employees are often given priority; review the eligibility section.

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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and 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, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in New York is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the Waccabuc facility. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions to maintain accurate security procedures.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with shifts including mornings, evenings,