Airport Security Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Upton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition assistance

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Upton, MA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations, supervise staff, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role emphasizes leadership, quick decision-making, and adherence to TSA procedures.

Candidates should be prepared for varied shifts and overtime as needed. Requirements include prior supervisory experience in security operations and the ability to manage performance, communicate clearly, and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.

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

Decision making

Communication

Security operations

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Upton, MA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations, supervise staff, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role emphasizes leadership, quick decision-making, and adherence to TSA procedures.

Candidates should be prepared for varied shifts and overtime as needed. Requirements include prior supervisory experience in security operations and the ability to manage performance, communicate clearly, and