Lead TSA Transportation Security Supervisor - Airport Ops Leader

TSA Job Listings; Pomfret (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, North Pomfret, VT hires Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and staff across checkpoints. The role requires clear judgment, decisive leadership, and the ability to coordinate teams during routine duties and high-pressure security events.

Candidates should have experience supervising Transportation Security Officers, plus the ability to manage staffing, communicate expectations, and implement TSA procedures with

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work 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

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Coaching

Coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, North Pomfret, VT hires Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and staff across checkpoints. The role requires clear judgment, decisive leadership, and the ability to coordinate teams during routine duties and high-pressure security events.

Candidates should have experience supervising Transportation Security Officers, plus the ability to manage staffing, communicate expectations, and implement TSA procedures with