Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Englewood, NJ. The role leads screening operations, directs staff, and makes security decisions following TSA procedures.

Responsibilities include coordinating rotations, assessing performance, and communicating with airport partners to maintain smooth operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Vacancies are often limited to current TSA employees; review the eligibility section in the vacancy announcement.

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), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Englewood, NJ. The role leads screening operations, directs staff, and makes security decisions following TSA procedures.

Responsibilities include coordinating rotations, assessing performance, and communicating with airport partners to maintain smooth operations.