Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead Ops & Teams

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lansing, NY invites applicants for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer roles. As an STSO you will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate staffing.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and rapid 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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

Clear communication

Staff supervision

Situational judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lansing, NY invites applicants for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer roles. As an STSO you will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate staffing.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and rapid security situations.