Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead & Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, currently seeks a supervisory role in transportation-security operations at Poughkeepsie, NY. The position requires demonstrated leadership of Transportation Security Officers and an ability to manage screening operations across passenger and baggage handling.

Applicants should have substantial experience supervising security staff and be prepared for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, Department of Homeland Security, currently seeks a supervisory role in transportation-security operations at Poughkeepsie, NY. The position requires demonstrated leadership of Transportation Security Officers and an ability to manage screening operations across passenger and baggage handling.

Applicants should have substantial experience supervising security staff and be prepared for varied shifts.