Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (TSA) — Airport Ops

TSA Careers Center; Neshanic Station (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Neshanic Station, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and related security activities.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and high-pressure situations, with shifts that may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Applicants should review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement, as vacancies may be limited to current 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 judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Neshanic Station, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and lead teams across checkpoints and related security activities.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and high-pressure situations, with shifts that may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.