Senior Transportation Security Lead - Airport Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Chesterfield, MA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and personnel. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures during routine and security incidents.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience, plus six months in a lead role. The position may require varied shifts, overtime, and a federal background check.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising security operations and leading teams.
• Ability to assign workloads and coordinate staffing.
• Familiarity with TSA procedures, security standards, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Chesterfield, MA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and personnel. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures during routine and security incidents.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience, plus six months in a lead role. The position may require varied shifts, overtime, and a federal background check.