Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in South Burlington, VT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and safety standards.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor (at least six months).
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine 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 (TSA) in South Burlington, VT seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and safety standards.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.