Airport Screening Supervisor — TSA Security Ops Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Brielle, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs at assigned screening checkpoints.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign tasks, coordinate staffing, and apply TSA procedures to security decisions. This role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Experience may be gained while employed as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.

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
• 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

Staff training

Workload distribution

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Brielle, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs at assigned screening checkpoints.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, assign tasks, coordinate staffing, and apply TSA procedures to security decisions. This role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies.