Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Lead & Screen Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in North Chatham is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staff across multiple checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating shifts, making TSA-based decisions, and preparing briefings and reports.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer preferred.
• Must be able to supervise and coordinate staff across screening operations.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in North Chatham is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staff across multiple checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating shifts, making TSA-based decisions, and preparing briefings and reports.