Senior TSA Supervisor - Security Operations & Staffing Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Health insurance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Jordanville, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing. The role emphasizes leadership, judgment, and clear communication in routine and high-pressure situations.

Qualified candidates will have prior supervisory experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to meet federal requirements, with full-time, onsite duties and shift variation including nights and overtime as

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Jordanville, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing. The role emphasizes leadership, judgment, and clear communication in routine and high-pressure situations.

Qualified candidates will have prior supervisory experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to meet federal requirements, with full-time, onsite duties and shift variation including nights and overtime as