Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Palisades Park (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Palisades Park, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams across passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and make security decisions under TSA procedures.

The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights,

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and manage rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and situation awareness.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions, and manage emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Palisades Park, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams across passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and make security decisions under TSA procedures.

The role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights,