Lead Transportation Security Officer — TSA Ops Leader

TSA Careers Center; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Winchester, MA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires sound judgment and clear communication under routine and high-pressure conditions.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and a minimum six months as a work leader.

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.
• Citizenship requirement: must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff coordination

Tools

N/A

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Winchester, MA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires sound judgment and clear communication under routine and high-pressure conditions.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and a minimum six months as a work leader.