Senior TSA Security Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Carlstadt, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and oversee security procedures. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership for routine operations and emergencies.

Expect full-time work with shifts including mornings, evenings, or overnight, across federal holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six 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 judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and 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 and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Coaching

Tools

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Carlstadt, NJ is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to manage passenger and baggage screening operations, supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and oversee security procedures. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership for routine operations and emergencies.

Expect full-time work with shifts including mornings, evenings, or overnight, across federal holidays.