Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Washington Depot, CT, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams and ensure consistent security procedures across screening operations. This full-time federal role requires coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and guiding staff in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must meet federal requirements, including background checks and security clearances, and interact with airport stakeholders to maintain safe and efficient

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance, and resolve routine concerns.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and meet security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operations oversight

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Washington Depot, CT, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams and ensure consistent security procedures across screening operations. This full-time federal role requires coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and guiding staff in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must meet federal requirements, including background checks and security clearances, and interact with airport stakeholders to maintain safe and efficient