Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Airport Screening

Transportation Security Jobs; Sugar Loaf (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations with strong judgment and clear communication. The role may oversee multiple screening checkpoints or other security activities at the assigned airport.

The position emphasizes leadership, coordination, and adherence to federal procedures, with work schedule variability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as

Qualifications

• Requires 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.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Clear communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations with strong judgment and clear communication. The role may oversee multiple screening checkpoints or other security activities at the assigned airport.

The position emphasizes leadership, coordination, and adherence to federal procedures, with work schedule variability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as