Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Chatham, NJ. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This full‑time role involves working at screening checkpoints, making security judgments, and communicating with TSA leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Chatham, NJ. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

This full‑time role involves working at screening checkpoints, making security judgments, and communicating with TSA leadership.