Senior Transportation Security Lead — Screenings & Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Jefferson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement plan (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lake Hopatcong, NJ seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations and staff across checkpoints and baggage areas. This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage security procedures, coordinate staffing, and respond to incidents around the clock.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and federal benefits outlined

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility per the active vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.
• Assign work and coordinate employee rotations.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures.
• Review performance and provide coaching.
• Approve leave and address routine concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lake Hopatcong, NJ seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations and staff across checkpoints and baggage areas. This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage security procedures, coordinate staffing, and respond to incidents around the clock.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and federal benefits outlined