Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Palmer, MA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams at one or more checkpoints, ensuring passenger safety and efficient throughput.

This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing, assign work, review performance, and respond to security incidents, while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement before applying.

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.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Supervisory experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Palmer, MA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams at one or more checkpoints, ensuring passenger safety and efficient throughput.

This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate staffing, assign work, review performance, and respond to security incidents, while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.