Senior Transportation Security Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Northfield, MA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSO staff, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing at the assigned airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to routine and emergency security situations while ensuring procedures are followed and performance standards are met.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience aligned with TSA roles and pay-band level.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Northfield, MA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSO staff, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing at the assigned airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to routine and emergency security situations while ensuring procedures are followed and performance standards are met.