Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (Lead TSO)

Transportation Security Jobs; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Transportation subsidies/benefits

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, DHS in Lenox Dale, MA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise teams. The role involves coordinating staffing, directing daily screening activities, and making security-based decisions in accordance with TSA procedures.

Applicants should have progressive leadership experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage shifts and respond to incidents, with eligibility for federal employment

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to make security-based decisions using procedures and information.
• Proven capability to lead teams and manage staffing.

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, DHS in Lenox Dale, MA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise teams. The role involves coordinating staffing, directing daily screening activities, and making security-based decisions in accordance with TSA procedures.

Applicants should have progressive leadership experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage shifts and respond to incidents, with eligibility for federal employment