Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Kendall Park, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead officers and coordinate screening operations at assigned checkpoints.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and fast-moving security situations. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and available information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff supervision

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Kendall Park, NJ seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead officers and coordinate screening operations at assigned checkpoints.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and fast-moving security situations. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays with potential overtime.