Senior TSA Screening Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Willimantic, CT, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead night and day screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed consistently across screening checkpoints and baggage operations.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; able to obtain security clearance and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and 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, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Willimantic, CT, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead night and day screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed consistently across screening checkpoints and baggage operations.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving