Lead TSA Transportation Security Officer - Ops Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Newfoundland, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure consistent security procedures. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making decisions per TSA protocol during routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities include directing passenger and baggage screening operations, providing coaching, approving leave, and communicating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

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 (TSA) in Newfoundland, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure consistent security procedures. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and making decisions per TSA protocol during routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities include directing passenger and baggage screening operations, providing coaching, approving leave, and communicating with airport stakeholders.