Senior TSA Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

TSA Careers Center is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Quincy, CA. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transport Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring that security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Strong judgment and communication are required to lead during routine and security situations. Position details include full-time appointment with opportunities to manage multiple screening checkpoints

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as specialized security experience.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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.

Job description

TSA Careers Center is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Quincy, CA. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transport Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring that security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Strong judgment and communication are required to lead during routine and security situations. Position details include full-time appointment with opportunities to manage multiple screening checkpoints