Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration at Garfield, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate passenger screening operations. You will supervise officers, oversee checkpoint activities, and drive staffing decisions to maintain secure, efficient operations.

Applicants must have relevant supervisory experience and demonstrate strong judgment, communication, and the ability to respond decisively to security incidents and maintain timely operational briefings.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and meeting pay-band level.
• 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, and baggage-screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Staff supervision

Security operations

Decision making

Coaching & feedback

Communication

Incident response

Job description

Transportation Security Administration at Garfield, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate passenger screening operations. You will supervise officers, oversee checkpoint activities, and drive staffing decisions to maintain secure, efficient operations.

Applicants must have relevant supervisory experience and demonstrate strong judgment, communication, and the ability to respond decisively to security incidents and maintain timely operational briefings.