Senior Transportation Security Lead - Checkpoint Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ballouville, CT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead TSA teams across passenger and baggage screening operations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, applying TSA procedures, making security-based decisions, and communicating with airport stakeholders; shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

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

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 judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ballouville, CT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead TSA teams across passenger and baggage screening operations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, applying TSA procedures, making security-based decisions, and communicating with airport stakeholders; shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.