Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Lead & Oversight

Transportation Security Jobs; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Shift flexibility

Job summary

East Hartford, CT — The TSA invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure secure screening operations across passenger and baggage checkpoints.

This role demands solid judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership during routine and emergency situations. Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience, plus six months of team-leading responsibility.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain a security clearance.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at designated checkpoints.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staffing rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observations.
• Provide coaching and feedback on performance and conduct.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

East Hartford, CT — The TSA invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure secure screening operations across passenger and baggage checkpoints.

This role demands solid judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership during routine and emergency situations. Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience, plus six months of team-leading responsibility.