Transportation Security Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Bay Shore, NY, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across passenger and baggage screening at the airport. Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed accurately.

Applicants should bring solid judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a TSA officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer is typical.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Bay Shore, NY, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across passenger and baggage screening at the airport. Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed accurately.

Applicants should bring solid judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.