Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Screening Operations

TSA Job Listings; Paul Smiths (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Paul Smiths, NY, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations across assigned areas. The role involves supervising officers, ensuring security procedures are followed, and handling staffing and operational decisions in fast-moving environments.

Applicants should have solid judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and critical situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible 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

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Paul Smiths, NY, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations across assigned areas. The role involves supervising officers, ensuring security procedures are followed, and handling staffing and operational decisions in fast-moving environments.

Applicants should have solid judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead during routine and critical situations.