Security Operations Lead — Supervisory Transportation Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Health benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Wolcott, VT is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead a team of Officers. The role requires guiding daily decisions, coordinating staffing, and maintaining security procedures with clear communication and sound judgment.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and at least six months of leadership work experience.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement and ensure qualifications align with TSA requirements.

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.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Staff planning

Communication skills

Decision-making

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Wolcott, VT is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead a team of Officers. The role requires guiding daily decisions, coordinating staffing, and maintaining security procedures with clear communication and sound judgment.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and at least six months of leadership work experience.