Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (Ops Lead)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan retirement

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Hailesboro, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide a team of officers. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and urgent security situations.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, staffing coordination, and making security-based decisions.

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.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Hailesboro, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide a team of officers. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and urgent security situations.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, staffing coordination, and making security-based decisions.