Senior TSA Supervisor: Transportation Security Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Danbury is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee screening operations across multiple checkpoints and baggage handling areas.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience may have been gained as work leader or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees may be eligible; review eligibility in vacancy.

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 staff rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observations
• 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, checkpoint logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Danbury is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee screening operations across multiple checkpoints and baggage handling areas.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.