Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Bozrah, CT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing and coverage, making TSA-based security decisions, and preparing briefings and reports.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Bozrah, CT is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing and coverage, making TSA-based security decisions, and preparing briefings and reports.