TSA Supervisory Officer: Lead Screening & Operations

TSA Careers Center; Town of Geneseo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Geneseo, NY. The role focuses on leading screening operations and coordinating staffing across checkpoints, while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security protocols.

You will supervise teams, manage daily operations, and make security-based decisions during routine and high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national.
• Must meet vacancy announcement requirements and security suitability.

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Geneseo, NY. The role focuses on leading screening operations and coordinating staffing across checkpoints, while ensuring adherence to TSA procedures and security protocols.

You will supervise teams, manage daily operations, and make security-based decisions during routine and high-pressure situations.