Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Linwood, MA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise Officers, and coordinate staffing at checkpoints. This full-time role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, coach staff, and respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer preferred.
• Experience leading teams, training staff, and reviewing performance.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Linwood, MA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise Officers, and coordinate staffing at checkpoints. This full-time role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, coach staff, and respond to incidents.