Senior Transportation Security Lead – Airport Ops

TSA Careers Center; Winchendon (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Winchendon, MA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience and six months in a leadership role, with eligibility for a federal appointment.

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.
• Applicants should review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement carefully.

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

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Winchendon, MA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience and six months in a leadership role, with eligibility for a federal appointment.