Senior TSA Supervisor: Lead Screening & Security Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in East Freetown, MA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee a team of officers. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination of staffing, and adherence to TSA procedures across varied shifts.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and six months of formal leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor, to distribute workloads and train staff.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in 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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Security operations

Staff supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in East Freetown, MA is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee a team of officers. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination of staffing, and adherence to TSA procedures across varied shifts.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and six months of formal leadership exposure.