Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Palmer, MA seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team. The role requires coordinating workloads, ensuring adherence to TSA procedures, and guiding daily security activities across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Candidates must meet federal requirements, be able to work varying shifts, and be prepared for overtime.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility requirements for TSA vacancies and postings.

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

Transportation Security Administration in Palmer, MA seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team. The role requires coordinating workloads, ensuring adherence to TSA procedures, and guiding daily security activities across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Candidates must meet federal requirements, be able to work varying shifts, and be prepared for overtime.