Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, North Hartland, VT, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations and lead teams at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain a security clearance.

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, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, North Hartland, VT, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage screening operations and lead teams at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.