TSA Supervisor — Screen Ops Lead (Sparrow Bush, NY)

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Sparrow Bush, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the assigned airport location. You will supervise security staff, coordinate shifts, and ensure timely, accurate performance of screening procedures while maintaining high security standards.

Applicants should have substantial supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and be prepared to work varied shifts, including early

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and monitor performance.
• Leadership gained while performing similar security duties is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate 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, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Staff coordination

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Sparrow Bush, NY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at the assigned airport location. You will supervise security staff, coordinate shifts, and ensure timely, accurate performance of screening procedures while maintaining high security standards.

Applicants should have substantial supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and be prepared to work varied shifts, including early