STS Operations Supervisor — Lead Teams & Secure Checkpoints

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Chelsea, MA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise Officers and Lead Officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with potential shifts including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Fulltime federal benefits apply, with opportunities to lead during security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime.
• Leadership experience may come from TSA roles or related supervision.

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 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, 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

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Chelsea, MA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise Officers and Lead Officers, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with potential shifts including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Fulltime federal benefits apply, with opportunities to lead during security incidents.