Lead Transportation Security Supervisor - Flexible Shifts

TSA Careers Center; South Bound Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in South Bound Brook, NJ is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role. The position oversees security screening operations and leads a team of officers, ensuring efficient coverage and adherence to TSA procedures.

Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shifts. The role emphasizes incident response, performance coaching, and coordination with airport authorities. Federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor, distributing workloads and training staff.
• 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in South Bound Brook, NJ is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role. The position oversees security screening operations and leads a team of officers, ensuring efficient coverage and adherence to TSA procedures.

Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shifts. The role emphasizes incident response, performance coaching, and coordination with airport authorities. Federal benefits apply.