Airport Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Milford, VA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and manage teams at assigned checkpoints. The role requires coordination of staffing, decision-making under security conditions, and liaison with airport stakeholders.

Strong leadership and adherence to TSA procedures are essential. The position is full-time with varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed.

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.
• Vacancies may be limited to current 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, 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

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Operational coordination

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Milford, VA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening operations and manage teams at assigned checkpoints. The role requires coordination of staffing, decision-making under security conditions, and liaison with airport stakeholders.

Strong leadership and adherence to TSA procedures are essential. The position is full-time with varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, or overtime as needed.