Senior Transportation Security Supervisor – Lead & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for the Avenel, NJ area. This full-time role involves leading screening operations, supervising officers, and coordinating staffing to ensure secure, efficient airport procedures.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, with various shifts including mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for the Avenel, NJ area. This full-time role involves leading screening operations, supervising officers, and coordinating staffing to ensure secure, efficient airport procedures.

Pay ranges from $25.00 to $50.00 per hour, with various shifts including mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends.