Lead Transportation Security Officer — Supervisory Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Full-time schedule

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Secaucus, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise screening operations and lead teams at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes leadership, staffing coordination, and adherence to TSA procedures.

This full-time federal position may require early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime, with duties rooted in vigilant security operations and rapid incident response.

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.
• Preference given to current TSA employees or those eligible for TSA vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at assigned checkpoints.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate staff rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions following TSA procedures and guidelines.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Staffing coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Secaucus, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise screening operations and lead teams at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes leadership, staffing coordination, and adherence to TSA procedures.

This full-time federal position may require early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime, with duties rooted in vigilant security operations and rapid incident response.