Senior TSA Security Supervisor | Lead Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid leave

Career development

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Milford, OH, to lead TSA Officers, coordinate screening operations, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately under varying shifts.

The STSO will supervise multiple screening checkpoints, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to maintain efficiency and safety. Strong leadership, judgment, and clear communication are required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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, operational information, observation, and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Milford, OH, to lead TSA Officers, coordinate screening operations, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately under varying shifts.

The STSO will supervise multiple screening checkpoints, review performance, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to maintain efficiency and safety. Strong leadership, judgment, and clear communication are required.