TSA Supervisory Lead — Airport Security Operations

TSA Careers Center; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement plan (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Mount Vernon is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. You will lead a team of security personnel across screening checkpoints, ensure proper passenger and baggage handling, and manage staffing and operational decisions to maintain safety and efficiency.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

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 (TSA) in Mount Vernon is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. You will lead a team of security personnel across screening checkpoints, ensure proper passenger and baggage handling, and manage staffing and operational decisions to maintain safety and efficiency.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.