Transportation Security Ops Leader

TSA Careers Center; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks qualified Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Saltaire, NY. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and help ensure screening procedures are carried out accurately.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and meet TSA standards as described

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active 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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks qualified Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Saltaire, NY. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and help ensure screening procedures are carried out accurately.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and meet TSA standards as described