Senior TSA Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in College Point, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee frontline screening teams and coordinate multiple screening checkpoints. The role requires strong leadership, decisive judgment, and the ability to manage operations across different shifts and locations.

Successful candidates will supervise officers, manage staffing, and implement TSA procedures while maintaining high security standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates generally need at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review the vacancy announcement for eligibility.

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 College Point, NY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee frontline screening teams and coordinate multiple screening checkpoints. The role requires strong leadership, decisive judgment, and the ability to manage operations across different shifts and locations.

Successful candidates will supervise officers, manage staffing, and implement TSA procedures while maintaining high security standards.