Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks an STSO supervisor to lead screening teams at the Elizabeth airport. The role involves directing daily operations, ensuring compliance with TSA procedures, and coordinating staffing and coverage in high‑volume security environments.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of relevant supervisory experience, plus formal leadership skills and the ability to act decisively during security incidents and disruptions

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.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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 operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks an STSO supervisor to lead screening teams at the Elizabeth airport. The role involves directing daily operations, ensuring compliance with TSA procedures, and coordinating staffing and coverage in high‑volume security environments.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of relevant supervisory experience, plus formal leadership skills and the ability to act decisively during security incidents and disruptions