Airport Security Ops Supervisor — TSO Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bridgeport, CT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise Officers, direct staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience, plus six months as a team leader; U.S.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operational planning

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Bridgeport, CT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise Officers, direct staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience, plus six months as a team leader; U.S.