Airport Security Supervisor — TSA Leadership & Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Litchfield, CT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee Screening Operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes leadership in passenger and baggage screening, decision-making under security conditions, and coordinating shifts and coverage.

Qualifications include prior supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and a track record in coaching staff, managing performance, and ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

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

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Litchfield, CT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee Screening Operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes leadership in passenger and baggage screening, decision-making under security conditions, and coordinating shifts and coverage.

Qualifications include prior supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and a track record in coaching staff, managing performance, and ensuring adherence to