Senior Transportation Security Officer — Lead & Ops Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Hamden, CT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers. You will coordinate staffing, ensure TSA procedures are followed, and respond to incidents to maintain security and efficiency.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations while

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• 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 in Hamden, CT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers. You will coordinate staffing, ensure TSA procedures are followed, and respond to incidents to maintain security and efficiency.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations while