Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Protect

Transportation Security Jobs; Town of Pound Ridge (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Pound Ridge, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and mentor a team of Officers and Lead Officers. This role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide day-to-day activities across multiple checkpoints.

You’ll assign tasks, manage coverage, and make security decisions based on TSA procedures while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.

Qualifications

• 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 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Pound Ridge, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and mentor a team of Officers and Lead Officers. This role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide day-to-day activities across multiple checkpoints.

You’ll assign tasks, manage coverage, and make security decisions based on TSA procedures while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.