Senior Transportation Security Lead — Airport Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ringwood, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing across shifts.

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

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor for at least six months.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain 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 and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to procedures, staffing plans, and operations

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Ringwood, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate staffing across shifts.

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