Transportation Security Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Carlisle, MA is seeking a supervisory security professional to lead and coordinate Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. You will oversee passenger, baggage, and cargo-screening operations, assign work, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and safety standards.

The role requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and six months in a lead

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualification includes experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 Carlisle, MA is seeking a supervisory security professional to lead and coordinate Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. You will oversee passenger, baggage, and cargo-screening operations, assign work, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and safety standards.

The role requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and six months in a lead