Senior TSA Supervisor — Lead Security Ops & Coaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (401k)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Middletown is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at the airport. The role emphasizes leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication to maintain security procedures during routine and fast-moving situations.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations, with eligibility for the SV-F pay band and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidate should review eligibility section of the vacancy, including background checks and pay-band level.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain required clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Decision-making

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Middletown is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at the airport. The role emphasizes leadership, sound judgment, and clear communication to maintain security procedures during routine and fast-moving situations.

Candidates should have at least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations, with eligibility for the SV-F pay band and