Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Naugatuck, CT, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers who will oversee screening operations, lead teams, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and related activities. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, making security-based decisions, evaluating performance, and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor is preferred.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records and resolve 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, 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, Department of Homeland Security in Naugatuck, CT, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers who will oversee screening operations, lead teams, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and related activities. The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, making security-based decisions, evaluating performance, and