Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in South Salem, NY. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and oversee screening operations to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and fast-moving security situations.

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 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in South Salem, NY. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and oversee screening operations to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and fast-moving security situations.