Lead Transportation Security Officer - Ops Leader

TSA Careers Center; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Bristol to lead screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints. You will recruit and schedule staff, oversee passenger and baggage screening, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures during day and night shifts.

This full-time role requires good judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass background investigation and obtain security clearance.
• Must meet medical, vision, hearing, color-perception standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime.

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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Bristol to lead screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints. You will recruit and schedule staff, oversee passenger and baggage screening, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures during day and night shifts.

This full-time role requires good judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing