Transportation Security Lead - Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Town of Cohocton (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Cohocton, NY, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate daily checkpoint activities.

Role requires leadership experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain security clearance; shifts may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime with federal benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations.
• Experience distributing workloads and coaching staff.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain security clearance.

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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Cohocton, NY, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate daily checkpoint activities.

Role requires leadership experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain security clearance; shifts may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime with federal benefits.