Senior Transportation Security Officer - Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Bridgeport to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and preparing briefings and reports.

Fulltime position with shift variability, and benefits apply. Candidates should meet the requirements outlined in the vacancy and be prepared for varying schedules,

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Bridgeport to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, making security-based decisions, and preparing briefings and reports.

Fulltime position with shift variability, and benefits apply. Candidates should meet the requirements outlined in the vacancy and be prepared for varying schedules,