Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Poquonock, CT, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and oversee staffing at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate shifts, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination, and timely decision-making in dynamic security situations. Applicants should be prepared for varied shifts and federal benefits upon appointment.

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.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Staff coordination

Coaching

Operational decision-making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Poquonock, CT, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and oversee staffing at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate shifts, and ensure TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination, and timely decision-making in dynamic security situations. Applicants should be prepared for varied shifts and federal benefits upon appointment.