Lead Transportation Security Officer — Drive Airport Security Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Newton, TX to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and uphold TSA procedures. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine operations and security incidents; fulltime appointment with shift flexibility and federal benefits.

Applicants must meet General Conditions of Employment and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Jobs is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Newton, TX to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and uphold TSA procedures. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine operations and security incidents; fulltime appointment with shift flexibility and federal benefits.

Applicants must meet General Conditions of Employment and pass background checks.