Senior TSA Supervisor — Airport Security Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Westmoreland (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Westmoreland, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and enforce TSA procedures. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

You may oversee screening checkpoints, manage workloads, review performance, prepare briefings, and coordinate with airport personnel and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifications typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review eligibility in the 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

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staffing coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Westmoreland, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and enforce TSA procedures. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

You may oversee screening checkpoints, manage workloads, review performance, prepare briefings, and coordinate with airport personnel and law enforcement.