Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program (Thrift SavingsPlan

Flexible spending accounts

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration's Westerly vacancy seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate daily screening operations at the airport. You supervise officers, allocate resources, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures while maintaining high security and service standards.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and capacity to manage shifts, emergencies, and performance coaching in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration's Westerly vacancy seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate daily screening operations at the airport. You supervise officers, allocate resources, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures while maintaining high security and service standards.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and capacity to manage shifts, emergencies, and performance coaching in a fast-paced environment.