Senior TSA Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

A uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Watertown, MA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise teams across multiple checkpoints:

You will assign workloads, guide staff, and coordinate coverage while upholding strict TSA security procedures and emergency response readiness. This role requires clear communication and decisive leadership in routine and high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervisory experience in transportation-security operations.
• Six months as work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current or prior TSA employees may have eligibility advantages as per vacancy.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and 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, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Watertown, MA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise teams across multiple checkpoints:

You will assign workloads, guide staff, and coordinate coverage while upholding strict TSA security procedures and emergency response readiness. This role requires clear communication and decisive leadership in routine and high-pressure situations.