Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (TSO Lead)

TSA Careers Center; Hopatcong (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hopatcong, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily airport screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently under pressure.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations; shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights,

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Transportation Security Administration in Hopatcong, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily airport screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently under pressure.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations; shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights,