Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Wells River, VT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs). You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSO staff, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national; able to obtain security clearance.
• Willing to work varying shifts including early mornings, evenings, overtime, and holidays.

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

Leadership

Staff supervision

Staff scheduling

Decision making

Communication

Security procedures

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Wells River, VT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs). You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSO staff, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.