Senior Transportation Security Lead — People & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead TSA screening operations at Oak Ridge. The role focuses on supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed during routine and high‑tempo security situations.

Ideal candidates have prior supervisory experience, strong judgment, and clear communication skills. The position requires flexibility for varied shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation‑security operations.
• Leadership experience: at least six months as work leader or supervisor; distribute workloads and train staff.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security‑based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead TSA screening operations at Oak Ridge. The role focuses on supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed during routine and high‑tempo security situations.

Ideal candidates have prior supervisory experience, strong judgment, and clear communication skills. The position requires flexibility for varied shifts and overtime as needed.