Transportation Screening Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Beverly, MA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate daily screening operations at one or more checkpoints, ensuring consistent TSA procedures and supervising officers. The role emphasizes strong leadership, decision-making, and clear communication in fast-moving security contexts.

Applicants should be able to manage routine operations and respond to security incidents, with shifts that may include early

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months' experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employee eligibility is often required; review vacancy announcements for specifics.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Decision-making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Beverly, MA is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate daily screening operations at one or more checkpoints, ensuring consistent TSA procedures and supervising officers. The role emphasizes strong leadership, decision-making, and clear communication in fast-moving security contexts.

Applicants should be able to manage routine operations and respond to security incidents, with shifts that may include early