Security Operations Lead - Transportation Screening

TSA Job Listings; Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at Pompton Lakes, NJ. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing and coverage to ensure efficient and secure operations.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Experience required: 1 year supervising transportation-security operations.

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.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at Pompton Lakes, NJ. You will supervise officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing and coverage to ensure efficient and secure operations.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.