Senior Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Orwell (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Career development programs

Resume and interview preparation

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Orwell, VT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role oversees screening operations, leads teams, and coordinates staffing to ensure secure, efficient airport processes.

Responsibilities include directing officers, making security decisions, coaching staff, handling leave and workplace concerns, and preparing operational reports.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security personnel and coordinating screening operations.
• Ability to make security-based decisions using procedures and judgment.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities for daily operations.

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 decisions using TSA procedures and available information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Staffing coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Orwell, VT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role oversees screening operations, leads teams, and coordinates staffing to ensure secure, efficient airport processes.

Responsibilities include directing officers, making security decisions, coaching staff, handling leave and workplace concerns, and preparing operational reports.