Senior Transportation Security Lead

TSA Careers Center; North Truro (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in North Truro, MA invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer roles. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed, guiding daily screening operations across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Candidates should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency 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.

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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in North Truro, MA invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer roles. STSOs supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed, guiding daily screening operations across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Candidates should have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency situations.