Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Airport Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Town of Jay (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Jay, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams at one or more checkpoints and coordinate operations. A strong emphasis on judgment, communication, and delegation will guide daily security decisions and staff management.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, managing schedules, and ensuring adherence to procedures across passenger and baggage screening activities, with opportunities to adjust staffing in

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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

Communication

Decision making

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Jay, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams at one or more checkpoints and coordinate operations. A strong emphasis on judgment, communication, and delegation will guide daily security decisions and staff management.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, managing schedules, and ensuring adherence to procedures across passenger and baggage screening activities, with opportunities to adjust staffing in