Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Groton, CT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and supervise a team of officers. You will coordinate staffing, enforce TSA procedures, and communicate clearly under pressure.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and be a U.S. citizen. Flexible shifts, overtime, and a focus on safety and efficiency are required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Groton, CT seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and supervise a team of officers. You will coordinate staffing, enforce TSA procedures, and communicate clearly under pressure.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and be a U.S. citizen. Flexible shifts, overtime, and a focus on safety and efficiency are required.