Lead Transportation Security Supervisor (Entry Level)

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Scotch Plains, NJ, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer/Lead TSA to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will assign work, coordinate coverage, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures while directing daily operations.

Ideal candidates have proven supervisory experience, coaching skills, and the ability to manage performance, incidents, and stakeholder communications.

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.
• Review eligibility section and vacancy announcement for specific requirements.

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 and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Scotch Plains, NJ, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer/Lead TSA to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will assign work, coordinate coverage, and ensure compliance with TSA procedures while directing daily operations.

Ideal candidates have proven supervisory experience, coaching skills, and the ability to manage performance, incidents, and stakeholder communications.