Senior TSA Security Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Buena (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program and Thrift Savings

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Buena, NJ. The role involves leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinating staffing and coverage across shifts and airports as required.

Key responsibilities include making security-based decisions, coaching staff, handling leave, and responding to incidents.

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.
• Eligible current TSA employees may have priority; review the active vacancy announcement for details.

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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and disruptions, and emergency situations
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Buena, NJ. The role involves leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinating staffing and coverage across shifts and airports as required.

Key responsibilities include making security-based decisions, coaching staff, handling leave, and responding to incidents.