Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (STS Officer)

TSA Careers Center; Vermont; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in East Barre, VT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee daily screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage operations. This fulltime role emphasizes leadership, strict adherence to TSA procedures, and coordination with airport stakeholders.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a supervisory role. Current TSA employees may have eligibility advantages.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Often limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; check 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, information, observation, and 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, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Sound judgment

Clear communication

Leadership

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in East Barre, VT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee daily screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and baggage operations. This fulltime role emphasizes leadership, strict adherence to TSA procedures, and coordination with airport stakeholders.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a supervisory role. Current TSA employees may have eligibility advantages.