TSA Lead & Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Burlingham, NY, seeks a Supervisory role to oversee Transportation Security Officers and lead screening operations. Responsibilities include directing checkpoints, assigning workloads, and coordinating with airport stakeholders to maintain security standards.

The role emphasizes decision-making, performance reviews, and readiness to handle incidents, with eligibility for federal benefits and a full-time work schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Work Leader, Team Leader, or supervisor recommended.

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Operations oversight

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Burlingham, NY, seeks a Supervisory role to oversee Transportation Security Officers and lead screening operations. Responsibilities include directing checkpoints, assigning workloads, and coordinating with airport stakeholders to maintain security standards.

The role emphasizes decision-making, performance reviews, and readiness to handle incidents, with eligibility for federal benefits and a full-time work schedule.