Lead Transportation Security Specialist — Explosives (Airport)

Transportation Security Administration; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives in Newark, NJ. The role focuses on expertise in explosives threats, assessment, and training for TSA screening personnel across the nation.

At Newark Liberty International Airport, you will mentor staff, coordinate with various programs, and supervise operations related to alarm responses and explosive threat mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with TSS-E staff, the screening workforce, and other Threat Assessment Programs.
• Mentor and train front-line screening staff to resolve alarms and improve explosive detection knowledge.
• Direct the closure of checkpoints, manage openings and evaluation distances, and coordinate with law enforcement or bomb squads as needed.
• Assess interrelationships between initiators, power sources, and chemicals to distinguish improvised, commercial, or mixed explosives.
• Lead training efforts with drills and briefings to disseminate threat information across nationwide screening teams.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives in Newark, NJ. The role focuses on expertise in explosives threats, assessment, and training for TSA screening personnel across the nation.

At Newark Liberty International Airport, you will mentor staff, coordinate with various programs, and supervise operations related to alarm responses and explosive threat mitigation.