Senior Transportation Security Officer - Lead Airport Ops

TSA Job Listings; Winchester (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Winchester, NH seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage shift staffing.

You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and make security-based decisions following TSA procedures. The role requires sound judgment and clear communication across shifts and teams.

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.
• Many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Judgment

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Winchester, NH seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage shift staffing.

You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate with airport stakeholders, and make security-based decisions following TSA procedures. The role requires sound judgment and clear communication across shifts and teams.