Senior Airport Security Lead – TSA Operations & People Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Leicester, NC, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and manage airport screening operations. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing and coverage across shifts.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and high-pressure security situations, with the potential to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor for at least six months.
• US citizen or US national and able to obtain security clearance.

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Leicester, NC, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and manage airport screening operations. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing and coverage across shifts.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and high-pressure security situations, with the potential to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.