Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Airport Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Garwood (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Garwood, NJ to supervise officers, coordinate screening operations, and oversee staffing to ensure secure, efficient passenger flows.

This role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage during routine operations and security incidents. Applicants should have experience supervising TSA personnel and meeting performance standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Carefully review the eligibility section of the active 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.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervise Officers

Coordinate staffing

Make security decisions

Review performance

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Garwood, NJ to supervise officers, coordinate screening operations, and oversee staffing to ensure secure, efficient passenger flows.

This role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage during routine operations and security incidents. Applicants should have experience supervising TSA personnel and meeting performance standards.