Lead Transportation Security Officer — Guide Airport Screening Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Niantic. The role requires supervising officers and leading teams, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include directing passenger and baggage screening, making decisions per TSA procedures, and preparing briefings and reports.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.

Skills

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Decision making

Coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Niantic. The role requires supervising officers and leading teams, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include directing passenger and baggage screening, making decisions per TSA procedures, and preparing briefings and reports.