TSA Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead

TSA Careers Center; North Chatham (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in North Chatham, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will coordinate staffing, monitor performance, and help ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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, 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 experience

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Security procedures

Communication skills

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in North Chatham, NY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will coordinate staffing, monitor performance, and help ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.