Supervisory TSA Officer — Lead Screening Ops (CT)

TSA Hiring Center; Redding (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program and Thrift

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Candidates should have experience in transportation-security supervision and be prepared for varying shifts, including overtime.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees. Review the eligibility section of the active announcement.

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

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Candidates should have experience in transportation-security supervision and be prepared for varying shifts, including overtime.