Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Lead & Ops

TSA Careers Center; Town of Ossining (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Ossining, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond quickly to security incidents.

Qualifications

• Supervision of Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Ability to supervise multi-checkpoint screening operations and staffing.
• Familiarity with TSA procedures and security considerations.

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

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Security procedures

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Ossining, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond quickly to security incidents.