Airport Security Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Adelphia, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure consistent application of security procedures at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. This is a full-time, on-site position with flexible shifts and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to train employees and maintain work records.

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 (TSA) in Adelphia, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure consistent application of security procedures at the airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents. This is a full-time, on-site position with flexible shifts and potential overtime.