Senior Transportation Security Leader — Guide Teams & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Howell, New Jersey seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and manage teams behind airport passenger and baggage checks. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures meet TSA standards.

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

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor distributing workloads and training staff.
• Review eligibility sections for active TSA vacancy announcements.

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 professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Howell, New Jersey seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and manage teams behind airport passenger and baggage checks. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures meet TSA standards.

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