Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead Screening Team

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Setauket, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership in both routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Citizenship/background requirements as specified for federal employment.
• Ability to work varying shifts and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Setauket, NY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide a team of officers. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership in both routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.