Senior Transportation Security Supervisor — Screening Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Pompton Plains, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and ensure consistent application of security procedures. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage daily operations across multiple screening checkpoints or baggage operations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, assigning work, coordinating coverage, reviewing performance, and responding to

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• Experience leading transportation-security screening teams.
• Ability to make security-based decisions using TSA procedures.
• Strong communication and judgment in fast-moving environments.

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

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Security procedures

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Pompton Plains, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead screening teams and ensure consistent application of security procedures. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage daily operations across multiple screening checkpoints or baggage operations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, assigning work, coordinating coverage, reviewing performance, and responding to