STS Supervisor & Lead Officer — 24/7 Airport Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Youngsville, NY, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, directing daily operations, and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient screening at the airport.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage during routine and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employee eligibility may apply; review 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

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Youngsville, NY, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, directing daily operations, and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient screening at the airport.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage during routine and security incidents.