Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Airport Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in West Davenport, NY, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures during routine operations and security incidents.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.

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 and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in West Davenport, NY, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams responsible for passenger and baggage screening. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures during routine operations and security incidents.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.