Senior TSA Supervisor - Airport Security Operations

TSA Careers Center; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid federal holidays

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Belmont, MA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and security-critical situations.

The position involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making decisions per TSA procedures while ensuring timely, accurate security operations.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Eligibility typically limited to current TSA employees or those eligible for permanent/temporary TSA appointment.

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, information, and 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 emergencies
• 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

Decision-making

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Belmont, MA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and security-critical situations.

The position involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making decisions per TSA procedures while ensuring timely, accurate security operations.