Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Morris Plains, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and uphold TSA procedures.

This full-time role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents. Pay ranges from $25 to $50 per hour, appointment type full-time, and may require varied shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and meeting the pay-band level.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Carefully review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Morris Plains, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and uphold TSA procedures.

This full-time role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents. Pay ranges from $25 to $50 per hour, appointment type full-time, and may require varied shifts.