Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Airport Security Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Haverhill, MA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The incumbent will supervise officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing.

Fast-paced security situations require clear judgment and effective leadership. Responsibilities include delegating tasks, reviewing performance, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and security standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old when applying.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period.
• Must remain available for duty during certain emergencies because this may be designated an Emergency Essential position.

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

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Haverhill, MA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The incumbent will supervise officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing.

Fast-paced security situations require clear judgment and effective leadership. Responsibilities include delegating tasks, reviewing performance, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and security standards.