Lead TSA Security Supervisor – STSO (South Orange)

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in South Orange, NJ invites qualified candidates to apply for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate staffing to keep airport security running smoothly.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies. Applicants typically have at least one year of supervisory experience in security

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership 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.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in South Orange, NJ invites qualified candidates to apply for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. STSOs supervise officers, oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate staffing to keep airport security running smoothly.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies. Applicants typically have at least one year of supervisory experience in security