Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Darien, CT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including potential overnight shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor to distribute workloads and train employees.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the 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 employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Darien, CT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including potential overnight shifts and weekends.