Senior TSA Security Supervisor: Lead & Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Wolcott offers Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign workloads, and coordinate staffing across shifts to ensure secure, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes timely decision-making, leadership under pressure, and collaboration with airport stakeholders. Candidates typically have prior TSA supervisory experience and meet federal employment requirements.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience relates to work performed as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Wolcott offers Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign workloads, and coordinate staffing across shifts to ensure secure, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes timely decision-making, leadership under pressure, and collaboration with airport stakeholders. Candidates typically have prior TSA supervisory experience and meet federal employment requirements.