Lead Transportation Security Officer — Airport Security Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ocean Grove, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead frontline screening teams and coordinate daily operations at the airport checkpoint. The role requires supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assigning work, reviewing performance, and coordinating with stakeholders.

A strong background in security procedures and shift management is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Decision making

Coaching and feedback

Staff scheduling

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Ocean Grove, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead frontline screening teams and coordinate daily operations at the airport checkpoint. The role requires supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, assigning work, reviewing performance, and coordinating with stakeholders.

A strong background in security procedures and shift management is essential for success in this position.