Lead Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Riverside, CT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee daily operations at assigned checkpoints.

Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership, the ability to respond to incidents, and flexibility for shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime with pay ranging from $25 to $50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need 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.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Riverside, CT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee daily operations at assigned checkpoints.

Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership, the ability to respond to incidents, and flexibility for shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime with pay ranging from $25 to $50 per hour.