Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Rio Grande (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Whitesboro, NY to supervise screening operations and lead teams across passenger and baggage screening functions. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Responsibilities include assigning work, coordinating coverage, reviewing performance, and implementing TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically relates to work as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy 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 is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Whitesboro, NY to supervise screening operations and lead teams across passenger and baggage screening functions. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Responsibilities include assigning work, coordinating coverage, reviewing performance, and implementing TSA procedures.