Lead Transportation Security Officer – Supervisory Role

Transportation Security Jobs; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at South Grafton, MA. The role leads teams across passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing and ensuring security procedures are followed consistently.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in both routine and high-pressure security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility often limited to current TSA employees; review the vacancy announcement for specifics.

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 Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at South Grafton, MA. The role leads teams across passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing and ensuring security procedures are followed consistently.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in both routine and high-pressure security situations.