Senior TSA Security Supervisor - Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan (TSP)

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Plattekill, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams at one or more checkpoints. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and security‑critical situations.

The position involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and implementing TSA procedures to ensure efficient, secure passenger and baggage screening.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader or supervisor.

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, 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 in Plattekill, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams at one or more checkpoints. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to act decisively in routine and security‑critical situations.

The position involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and implementing TSA procedures to ensure efficient, secure passenger and baggage screening.