Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Screening Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Summitville, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, shift flexibility, and collaboration with airport stakeholders; overseeing multiple checkpoints and responding to incidents to maintain security and efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; able to obtain security clearance; able to work varying shifts including overtime.

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.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Summitville, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead screening operations, supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, shift flexibility, and collaboration with airport stakeholders; overseeing multiple checkpoints and responding to incidents to maintain security and efficiency.