Senior Transportation Security Supervisor: Lead Screening Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Porter Corners, NY. This role leads TSOs and Lead TSOs, oversees screening operations, and coordinates staffing and coverage across checkpoints and related functions.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations. Availability for varying shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Porter Corners, NY. This role leads TSOs and Lead TSOs, oversees screening operations, and coordinates staffing and coverage across checkpoints and related functions.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations. Availability for varying shifts and overtime may be required.