Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Leave

Federal Retirement

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Waterport, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead security operations and manage staff across multiple screening duties. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants should have experience supervising security personnel and coordinating staffing, with the ability to make timely decisions under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Transportation Security Officers or similar roles.
• Ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.
• Ability to communicate clearly and coordinate staffing.

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 workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Waterport, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead security operations and manage staff across multiple screening duties. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants should have experience supervising security personnel and coordinating staffing, with the ability to make timely decisions under pressure.