Airport Security Supervisor (TSO Leader)

TSA Job Listings; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Watchung, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee security staff. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to maintain effective operations across shifts and incidents.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating checkpoint activities, evaluating performance, and implementing improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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

Team leadership

Communication

Judgment

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Watchung, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and oversee security staff. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to maintain effective operations across shifts and incidents.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating checkpoint activities, evaluating performance, and implementing improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.