Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Checkpoint

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Highgate Center, VT. This full-time role involves supervising screening operations, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions to ensure accurate and consistent application of procedures.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations, and are prepared for

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months in a leadership role (work leader, team leader or supervisor).
• Current TSA employees may be preferred.

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, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Highgate Center, VT. This full-time role involves supervising screening operations, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions to ensure accurate and consistent application of procedures.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations, and are prepared for