Senior Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead & Coach

TSA Job Listings; Beach Haven (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Long Beach Township, NJ is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers across screening operations. The role requires supervising staff, coordinating staffing, and ensuring consistent application of security procedures.

Candidates should have leadership experience and be prepared for varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, or

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Long Beach Township, NJ is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSOs) to oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers across screening operations. The role requires supervising staff, coordinating staffing, and ensuring consistent application of security procedures.

Candidates should have leadership experience and be prepared for varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, or