Lead Transportation Security Officer - Airport Ops Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Uniform allowance

Paid leave

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Needham Heights, MA is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening at airport checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, and coordinate staffing to ensure efficient, compliant operations.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a supervisor or lead worker in a security setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, and baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and situational judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Needham Heights, MA is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening at airport checkpoints. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assign work, and coordinate staffing to ensure efficient, compliant operations.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies.