Airport Security Screening Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Middletown Springs (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Middletown Springs, VT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and guide teams through busy security checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staff, coordinate coverage, and respond to security incidents while ensuring procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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

Clear communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Middletown Springs, VT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and guide teams through busy security checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staff, coordinate coverage, and respond to security incidents while ensuring procedures are followed.