Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Buffalo

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Buffalo, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate operations. This full-time role involves ensuring efficient and secure checkpoint performance, with duties spanning staff supervision, performance coaching, and adherence to TSA procedures.

The position requires a year of specialized supervisory experience, U.S. citizenship, successful background checks, and readiness for varied shifts including nights,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations or a closely related field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national and meet background/security clearance requirements.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, federal holidays, and overtime.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Buffalo, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and coordinate operations. This full-time role involves ensuring efficient and secure checkpoint performance, with duties spanning staff supervision, performance coaching, and adherence to TSA procedures.

The position requires a year of specialized supervisory experience, U.S. citizenship, successful background checks, and readiness for varied shifts including nights,