Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Shift-Flexible

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Hamden, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations. The role requires supervising officers, reviewing performance, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialised supervisory experience and six months as a work leader, with U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Specialised experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; able to obtain security clearance.

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 available information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders 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 Hamden, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations. The role requires supervising officers, reviewing performance, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialised supervisory experience and six months as a work leader, with U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.