Senior TSA Supervisor - Screenings & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Wayne, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and security-incident situations.

Responsibilities include assigning work, coordinating rotations, and making TSA‑based security decisions, with opportunities to provide coaching and drive improvements in screening procedures.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor and be able to distribute workloads, train employees, and monitor performance.

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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Team supervision

Security operations

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Wayne, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and security-incident situations.

Responsibilities include assigning work, coordinating rotations, and making TSA‑based security decisions, with opportunities to provide coaching and drive improvements in screening procedures.