Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Coach

Transportation Security Jobs; Town of Preble (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Preble, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer/Lead to oversee screening operations and lead teams. You will assign work, monitor performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in security operations, the ability to train staff, and strong decision-making following TSA procedures. This is a full-time position working varied shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least 6 months.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and track performance.

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

Skills

Leadership

People supervision

Decision making

Coaching & development

Work scheduling

Operational oversight

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Preble, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer/Lead to oversee screening operations and lead teams. You will assign work, monitor performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in security operations, the ability to train staff, and strong decision-making following TSA procedures. This is a full-time position working varied shifts as needed.