Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead & Protect

Transportation Security Jobs; Underhill (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Underhill Center, VT. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, oversee screening operations, and exercise judgment to maintain security and efficiency.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and leadership responsibilities. The role involves varied shifts, overtime, and federal benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review eligibility per the active vacancy announcement.

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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Underhill Center, VT. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, oversee screening operations, and exercise judgment to maintain security and efficiency.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and leadership responsibilities. The role involves varied shifts, overtime, and federal benefits.