Senior TSA Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Village of Lyndonville (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lyndonville, NY, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure adherence to procedures. The role involves supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and guiding daily operations at the airport checkpoint.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents.

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.
• Current TSA employee eligibility may apply per 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Lyndonville, NY, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure adherence to procedures. The role involves supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and guiding daily operations at the airport checkpoint.

Applicants should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents.