Senior Transportation Security Officer – Lead Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Waltham, MA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee staffing across checkpoints and related activities.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents. Expect varied shifts and potential overtime per vacancy details.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• Experience as a supervisor or team lead preferred.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Waltham, MA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee staffing across checkpoints and related activities.

The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents. Expect varied shifts and potential overtime per vacancy details.