Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (TSA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Albertson, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations and lead teams of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.

As a full-time STSO, you may oversee one or more screening checkpoints or related activities, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, or overtime.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as work leader or supervisor recommended.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required and must meet security/background checks.

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, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Albertson, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations and lead teams of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.

As a full-time STSO, you may oversee one or more screening checkpoints or related activities, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, or overtime.