Senior TSA Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lowell is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and personnel. You will supervise front-line officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure consistent application of procedures across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security events.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, and monitor performance.

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 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, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lowell is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and personnel. You will supervise front-line officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure consistent application of procedures across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security events.