Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in West Berlin, NJ, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide frontline personnel in a fast-paced, security-focused environment. The role requires coordinating personnel, reviewing performance, and handling incidents while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and federal standards.

This full-time position offers a defined pay range and opportunities across shifts, with benefits and career development

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in West Berlin, NJ, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide frontline personnel in a fast-paced, security-focused environment. The role requires coordinating personnel, reviewing performance, and handling incidents while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and federal standards.

This full-time position offers a defined pay range and opportunities across shifts, with benefits and career development