Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Cambridge to lead and coordinate screening teams at assigned checkpoints. You will manage daily operations, apply TSA procedures, and ensure high standards of security and customer service.

The role requires a solid track record in supervision, ability to make quick security judgments, and strong communication across teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have 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, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Cambridge to lead and coordinate screening teams at assigned checkpoints. You will manage daily operations, apply TSA procedures, and ensure high standards of security and customer service.

The role requires a solid track record in supervision, ability to make quick security judgments, and strong communication across teams and stakeholders.